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Primal Command is a rare five-mana sorcery from the 2007 Lorwyn expansion, offering players four distinct strategic options to control the game state.

Primal Command

2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Lorwyn

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Product Overview

Description

Primal Command stands as one of the most flexible spells in Magic: The Gathering, originally released as card number 233 in the 2007 Lorwyn expansion. Designed by Wayne England, this rare sorcery requires five mana to cast but rewards the player with the ability to choose two effects from a list of four powerful options. This flexibility has made it a staple in various formats, allowing players to adapt to the evolving board state with precision. The card's design encapsulates the strategic depth of the Lorwyn era, where players were encouraged to build diverse decks capable of handling multiple threats. As a green sorcery, Primal Command leverages the color's strength in life gain, card advantage, and board control. The ability to gain seven life helps stabilize against aggressive strategies, while shuffling a graveyard back into the library can negate hate cards or recursion effects. Searching for a creature card provides immediate board presence, and removing a noncreature permanent offers crucial removal without using a spell slot. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out Primal Command for its historical significance and mechanical versatility. Primal Command remains a testament to the innovative design philosophy of that period, offering a blend of power and choice that continues to influence deck construction. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to add a versatile tool to your collection or a collector appreciating the artistry of Wayne England, Primal Command offers enduring appeal. Its status as a rare card from a pivotal set ensures it remains a valuable addition for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast. The card's ability to shift the momentum of a game with a single cast makes it a memorable piece of TCG history.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2007

Series

Lorwyn

Card Number

#233

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Wayne England

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{3}{G}{G}

Type

Sorcery

Color

G

Card Text

Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.

Choose two — • Target player gains 7 life. • Put target noncreature permanent on top of its owner's library. • Target player shuffles their graveyard into their library. • Search your library for a creature card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the four options of Primal Command?

Primal Command allows you to choose two effects: gain 7 life, return a noncreature permanent to the top of its owner's library, shuffle your graveyard into your library, or search your library for a creature card.

What set and year was Primal Command released?

Primal Command was released in 2007 as part of the Lorwyn expansion, bearing the card number 233 and the set code LRW.

What is the mana cost of Primal Command?

The mana cost for Primal Command is five mana, specifically three generic mana and two green mana.

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