Magic: The Gathering

Horned Turtle

Magic 2010 55 • common

Set: Magic 2010
Collector number: 55
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: DiTerlizzi
Market price: $0.03

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$0.03market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.03 – $0.06 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature card, the Horned Turtle serves as a foundational piece for players building out their deck’s defensive capabilities. The inclusion of artwork by DiTerlizzi adds a distinct visual identity to this classic addition to your collection.

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Card face

What it does

It's a mistake to say turtles hide in their shells. They merely need time to contemplate how best to bite your head off.

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 Magic 2010 core set, a pivotal release in the history of Magic: The Gathering that introduced a new structure for the game's core sets and modernized its rules framework. Designed as a common creature to populate the limited draft environment, it serves as a traditional defensive stabilizer, utilizing its high toughness to hold the ground against aggressive opposing creatures.

The card features artwork by Tony DiTerlizzi, a celebrated illustrator known for his whimsical and highly detailed fantasy aesthetic. His rendition of the Horned Turtle emphasizes a grounded, tactile approach to the creature, leaning into the classic fantasy trope of a reptilian beast with a reinforced shell. The piece was well-received by fans for its characterful design, fitting seamlessly into the artistic tone established for the Magic 2010 expansion.

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