Magic: The Gathering

Horned Turtle

Ninth Edition 81★ • common

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: 81★
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: DiTerlizzi
Finish: Foil

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$0.52market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.25 – $0.52 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Horned Turtle is a classic creature card that serves as a dependable defensive anchor on the table, capable of blocking threats while maintaining its own position. As a common entry in its set, it represents a foundational piece of the game's mechanics, valued by collectors for its role in shaping early play environments.

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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 was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the Portal set in 1997. Designed as part of a series intended to simplify the game for newer players, the card features a defensive creature stat line that reflects the creature's shell-like durability. The artwork, which depicts a fantasy turtle with prominent horns, aligns with the game's broader aesthetic of blending traditional mythology with unique elemental creatures.

The card was later reprinted in the Ninth Edition core set in 2005. As a common card within this expansion, it served as a functional piece for limited play environments, balancing low mana costs with defensive resilience. The Ninth Edition version maintained the established artistic identity of the creature while integrating the updated card frame design introduced to the game during that era.

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About

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