Primal Clay
Masters 25 · #228

Primal Clay

Primal Clay is a Common Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter from Masters 25 (228) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.24 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.24
Cardmarket trend €0.04
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Primal Clay suits collectors and players working on Masters 25 who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Primal Clay from Masters 25?

Primal Clay is a Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter in Masters 25 numbered 228. Mana cost {4}. Primal Clay (228) from Masters 25 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Masters 25. Collector number 228 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Primal Clay worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.24 for Primal Clay. Low and high spread runs $0.24 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.24; Normal: $0.11. This printing is from Masters 25. Collector number 228 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMasters 25
Number228
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.24
Cardmarket EUR€0.04
cardmarket $0.04
foil $0.24
Normal $0.11

Card stats

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How collectible is Primal Clay?

Primal Clay is a Common printing in Masters 25. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Masters 25. Collector number 228 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Primal Clay?

Primal Clay lists as Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter. Artist: Lucas Graciano. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Masters 25. Collector number 228 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Primal Clay (228) from Masters 25 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Primal Clay is catalogued as Common Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter in Masters 25, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.24 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.24; Normal: $0.11).
  • Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Primal Clay from Masters 25?

Primal Clay is a Common Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter from Masters 25 numbered 228 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Primal Clay worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.24 for ungraded Primal Clay. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Primal Clay?

Primal Clay is catalogued as Common in Masters 25. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Primal Clay legal in Commander or Standard?

Primal Clay shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Primal Clay near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.24. 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.