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Magic: The Gathering

Primeval Force

Eighth Edition 273 • rare

Set
Eighth Edition
Collector number
273
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
2 generic mana green mana green mana green mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Green
Artist
Randy Gallegos
Market price
$0.22
$0.22est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
2other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless you sacrifice three Forests.

It has germinated in the earth for thousands of years. Finally it wakes to the battle's call.
Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

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Primeval Force was released in 2003 as part of the Eighth Edition set of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set marked a significant milestone for the franchise as the first core set to feature the modern card frame design, which transitioned from the classic, borders-heavy aesthetic to a cleaner, more streamlined look intended to improve legibility and visual impact.

The card's art was created by illustrator Greg Staples, who rendered the creature with a focus on raw, organic ferocity. As a high-mana cost green creature, Primeval Force was designed to embody the color's identity of massive power and physical dominance. Within the broader context of competitive play, the card was received as a quintessential 'beater' intended primarily for Limited environments, reflecting the design philosophy of core sets that balanced straightforward mechanics with evocative fantasy imagery.

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