Pygmy Allosaurus
Pygmy Allosaurus is a Rare Creature — Dinosaur from Ice Age (257) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.27 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Pygmy Allosaurus suits collectors and players working on Ice Age 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 Pygmy Allosaurus from Ice Age?
Pygmy Allosaurus is a Creature — Dinosaur in Ice Age numbered 257. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Pygmy Allosaurus (257) is a format-relevant Creature — Dinosaur in Ice Age with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Pygmy Allosaurus worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.27 for Pygmy Allosaurus. Low and high spread runs $1.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.52; Normal: $1.27. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ice Age |
|---|---|
| Number | 257 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.27 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.52 |
| cardmarket | $0.52 |
| Normal | $1.27 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Pygmy Allosaurus?
Pygmy Allosaurus is a Rare printing in Ice Age. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1995.
What are the key details for Pygmy Allosaurus?
Pygmy Allosaurus lists as Creature — Dinosaur with keywords Landwalk, Swampwalk. Artist: Anson Maddocks. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ice Age. Collector number 257 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Pygmy Allosaurus (257) is a format-relevant Creature — Dinosaur in Ice Age with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Pygmy Allosaurus is catalogued as Rare Creature — Dinosaur in Ice Age, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.52; Normal: $1.27).
- Mana cost {2}{G} and type line Creature — Dinosaur 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 $1.27 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Pygmy Allosaurus from Ice Age?
Pygmy Allosaurus is a Rare Creature — Dinosaur from Ice Age numbered 257 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Pygmy Allosaurus worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.27 for ungraded Pygmy Allosaurus. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Pygmy Allosaurus?
Pygmy Allosaurus is catalogued as Rare in Ice Age. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Pygmy Allosaurus legal in Commander or Standard?
Pygmy Allosaurus 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 Pygmy Allosaurus near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.27. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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