Primordial Ooze
Fifth Edition · #261

Primordial Ooze

Primordial Ooze is a Uncommon Creature — Ooze from Fifth Edition (261) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.11 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.11
Cardmarket trend €0.23
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Primordial Ooze suits collectors and players working on Fifth Edition who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Primordial Ooze from Fifth Edition?

Primordial Ooze is a Creature — Ooze in Fifth Edition numbered 261. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Primordial Ooze (261) is a format-relevant Creature — Ooze in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Primordial Ooze worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.11 for Primordial Ooze. Low and high spread runs $0.11 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.23; Normal: $0.11. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 261 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetFifth Edition
Number261
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.11
Cardmarket EUR€0.23
cardmarket $0.23
Normal $0.11

Card stats

ColorsR
Power1

How collectible is Primordial Ooze?

Primordial Ooze is a Uncommon printing in Fifth Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 261 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Primordial Ooze?

Primordial Ooze lists as Creature — Ooze. Artist: Randy Gallegos. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 261 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Primordial Ooze (261) is a format-relevant Creature — Ooze in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Primordial Ooze is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Ooze in Fifth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.11 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.23; Normal: $0.11).
  • Mana cost {R} and type line Creature — Ooze help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.11 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Primordial Ooze from Fifth Edition?

Primordial Ooze is a Uncommon Creature — Ooze from Fifth Edition numbered 261 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Primordial Ooze worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.11 for ungraded Primordial Ooze. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Primordial Ooze?

Primordial Ooze is catalogued as Uncommon in Fifth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Primordial Ooze legal in Commander or Standard?

Primordial Ooze shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Primordial Ooze near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.11. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.