Primeval Protector
Commander 2016 · #23

Primeval Protector

Primeval Protector is a Rare Creature — Avatar from Commander 2016 (23) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {10}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.52 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.52
Cardmarket trend €0.71
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Primeval Protector suits collectors and players working on Commander 2016 who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Primeval Protector from Commander 2016?

Primeval Protector is a Creature — Avatar in Commander 2016 numbered 23. Mana cost {10}{G}. Color identity: G. Primeval Protector (23) is a format-relevant Creature — Avatar in Commander 2016 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Primeval Protector worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.52 for Primeval Protector. Low and high spread runs $1.52 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.71; Normal: $1.52. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetCommander 2016
Number23
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$1.52
Cardmarket EUR€0.71
cardmarket $0.71
Normal $1.52

Card stats

ColorsG
Power10

How collectible is Primeval Protector?

Primeval Protector is a Rare printing in Commander 2016. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2016.

What are the key details for Primeval Protector?

Primeval Protector lists as Creature — Avatar. Artist: Jaime Jones. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander 2016. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Primeval Protector (23) is a format-relevant Creature — Avatar in Commander 2016 with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Primeval Protector is catalogued as Rare Creature — Avatar in Commander 2016, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.52 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.71; Normal: $1.52).
  • Mana cost {10}{G} and type line Creature — Avatar 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 $1.52 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Primeval Protector from Commander 2016?

Primeval Protector is a Rare Creature — Avatar from Commander 2016 numbered 23 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Primeval Protector worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.52 for ungraded Primeval Protector. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Primeval Protector?

Primeval Protector is catalogued as Rare in Commander 2016. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Primeval Protector legal in Commander or Standard?

Primeval Protector 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 Primeval Protector near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.52. 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.