Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander · #16

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress is a Mythic Artifact — Equipment // Artifact — Equipment from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander (16) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.94 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.94
Cardmarket trend €0.53
Rarity Mythic
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Who is this card for?

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress suits collectors and players working on The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander who need the Mythic slot. Treat $0.94 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.

What is Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress is a Artifact — Equipment // Artifact — Equipment in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 16. Mana cost {2}. Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress (16) is a chase-tier Mythic Artifact — Equipment // Artifact — Equipment in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

What is Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.94 for Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress. Low and high spread runs $0.94 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.53; foil: $0.94; Normal: $0.44. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 16 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
Number16
RarityMythic
TCGPlayer USD$0.94
Cardmarket EUR€0.53
cardmarket $0.53
foil $0.94
Normal $0.44

How collectible is Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress?

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress is a Mythic printing in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander.

What are the key details for Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress?

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress lists as Artifact — Equipment // Artifact — Equipment with keywords Craft, Transform, Equip. Artist: Ernanda Souza. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander.

Cactaur's take

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress (16) is a chase-tier Mythic Artifact — Equipment // Artifact — Equipment in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.

Pros

  • Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress is catalogued as Mythic Artifact — Equipment // Artifact — Equipment in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.94 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.53; foil: $0.94; Normal: $0.44).
  • Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact — Equipment // Artifact — Equipment 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 $0.94 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress is a Mythic Artifact — Equipment // Artifact — Equipment from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 16 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.94 for ungraded Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress?

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress is catalogued as Mythic in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress legal in Commander or Standard?

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress 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.

Why does Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress trade at a premium?

Paleontologist's Pick-Axe // Dinosaur Headdress combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.

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