Primeval Protector
Commander 2016 23 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 23
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 10 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- Market price
- $1.46
What it does
This spell costs 1 generic mana less to cast for each creature your opponents control.
When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control.
The earth shook in support of their cause, offering a champion of its own.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Primeval Protector on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Primeval Protector was released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 set for Magic: The Gathering. This specific card was designed for the 'Open Hostility' preconstructed deck, a tribal-focused product that emphasized aggressive, multi-colored strategies. The card was created to serve as a high-impact, late-game threat that rewards players for building a wide board presence by lowering its own casting cost based on the number of creatures already in play.
The artwork for the card was provided by illustrator Slawomir Maniak, who rendered the protector as a towering, elemental beast composed of forest and earthen features. The design sought to visually capture the essence of a living ecosystem, reinforcing the card's mechanical identity as a massive, green-aligned creature. Upon its release, it was well-received by the Commander community as a reliable, cost-efficient finisher for creature-heavy decks that utilize the green color identity.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Primeval Protector
Primeval Protector is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Commander 2016 23 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Primeval Protector on collecto.rs?
Primeval Protector doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Primeval Protector?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Primeval Protector catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Primeval Protector is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
