Magic: The Gathering

Horned Turtle

Eighth Edition 83★ • common

Set: Eighth Edition
Collector number: 83★
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: DiTerlizzi
Finish: Foil

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$0.45market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.40 – $0.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Horned Turtle is a quintessential example of a common creature card, serving as a reliable defensive staple for players building their decks. Its presence in this specific set marks it as a piece of an expansive tradition where such fundamental units define the ebb and flow of a typical match.

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Card face

What it does

It doesn't like having visitors . . . unless it's having them for lunch.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Horned Turtle card was released in the Eighth Edition of the Magic: The Gathering core set in 2003. This set was a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast, marking the transition to the modern card frame design. The Eighth Edition was intended to be an accessible entry point for new players, featuring a curated selection of cards from the game's expansive history, including classic creatures like the Horned Turtle.

The artwork for the card, illustrated by Daren Bader, depicts the creature in a style consistent with the fantasy aesthetic established in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Bader focused on conveying the sturdy, defensive nature of the creature, which is reflected in its mechanics as a low-cost, high-toughness defensive unit. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, if unremarkable, staple of the blue color identity, valued primarily for its utility in limited play formats.

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About

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