Primal Surge — Frequently Asked Questions
9 common questions about Primal Surge in MTG — View Primal Surge
What does Primal Surge do?
Primal Surge is a Sorcery. Its Oracle text reads: "Exile the top card of your library. If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If you do, repeat this process. *With Avacyn's return, the flow of life became a tidal wave.*" — view the full Oracle text on Scryfall.
What type of card is Primal Surge?
Primal Surge is a Sorcery. It is a Mythic Rare card from the Avacyn Restored set.
What format is Primal Surge legal in?
Primal Surge is legal in: Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Learn more about Modern format in our wiki.
How much does Primal Surge cost?
The current market price for Primal Surge is approximately $4.70 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.
What set is Primal Surge from?
Primal Surge was printed in Avacyn Restored. Browse all cards from Avacyn Restored.
Is Primal Surge good in Commander?
Yes, Primal Surge is legal in Commander. It has 3 known combos in Commander. See all combos with Primal Surge. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.
What are the best combos with Primal Surge?
Primal Surge has 3 known combos. The most popular include: Laboratory Maniac + Selective Memory (Win the game); Thassa's Oracle + Selective Memory (Win the game); Jace, Wielder of Mysteries + Selective Memory (Win the game). View all combos with Primal Surge.
What cards are similar to Primal Surge?
There are 6 cards similar to Primal Surge with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Kenessos, Priest of Thassa, Lantern of Revealing, A-Lantern of Revealing. View all cards similar to Primal Surge.
What are budget alternatives to Primal Surge?
Since Primal Surge costs $4.70, you may want to explore more affordable alternatives under $2 that fill a similar role in your deck. View budget alternatives to Primal Surge.
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