MTG Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths released April 2020 during a period of significant disruption globally, which affected initial distribution and launch events. The monster-focused set features enormous creatures with the Mutate mechanic — allowing you to combine creatures into increasingly powerful hybrids. But the defining element of Ikoria is the Godzilla Series: 19 alternate art cards using licensed Godzilla franchise monster artwork.
These Godzilla Series cards — featuring Godzilla himself, Mothra, King Ghidorah, Rodan, and other iconic Toho monsters — are among the most collectable MTG cards ever produced. They are functionally identical to their Ikoria counterparts but the Godzilla IP creates collector demand that has not faded since 2020.
MTG Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths at AU$145 for a 36-pack Draft Booster box offers reasonable EV with a unique collector upside — the Godzilla Series Monster cards. These alternate art versions featuring iconic Godzilla franchise monsters are among the most sought-after collector cards in all of MTG. However, pull rates are very low (approximately one per three boxes on average). The regular card pool includes Lurrus of the Dream-Den, Shark Typhoon, and Fiend Artisan. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current AUD verdict.
What Is Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths and Why Does It Matter for Australian Players?
Ikoria is set on a plane of enormous monsters where humans have retreated into walled cities called Lairs. The set introduces Mutate (cast a spell on top of another creature to combine their characteristics), Companion (a mechanic allowing specific creatures to be cast from outside the game if your deck meets certain conditions), and Keyword Counters (counters that grant abilities like Flying, Trample, and Deathtouch). The Draft Booster box contains 36 packs. Godzilla Series Monster cards appear at very low rates — approximately one per three retail boxes on average.
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MTG Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths EV Calculator — Australia
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Run the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths EV Calculator →Chase Cards and What to Look For
Lurrus of the Dream-Den was the most powerful Companion printed and was banned in Modern, Legacy, and Vintage. Still worth AU$5-15+ for Commander play. Shark Typhoon is a Commander and competitive staple worth AU$8-18+. Fiend Artisan is a Modern staple worth AU$5-12+. From the Godzilla Series: Godzilla King of the Monsters (Zilortha Strength Incarnate) is the headline piece worth AU$30-80+. Mothra Supersonic Queen (Luminous Broodmoth) is worth AU$20-50+. Any Godzilla Series card is a meaningful pull.
Australian Market Context
Amazon AU stocks Ikoria Draft Booster boxes at AU$145 with Prime delivery. The lower price point relative to current sets makes the per-pack cost favourable. The Godzilla Series cards have maintained collector demand in Australia from both MTG players and Godzilla franchise fans. eBay AU shows consistent secondary market activity for Godzilla Series cards years after release.
Should You Open or Buy Singles?
This is the central question the EV Calculator answers. The short version:
Open if: the EV Calculator verdict is Worth Opening at your purchase price, you enjoy the opening experience, or you are playing Limited formats with this set.
Buy singles if: the EV Calculator verdict is Avoid, you want specific cards rather than a spread across the set, or you are building a Commander deck targeting particular cards.
If EV suggests buying singles, the C3 eBay store stocks MTG singles including Ikoria cards. Shark Typhoon and Fiend Artisan are available as singles. Godzilla Series cards are also available as singles — buying a specific Godzilla card directly is far more reliable than the low pull rates from boxes.
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Shop MTG Singles — C3 eBay Store ↗Buy the Box on Amazon AU
If the EV Calculator returns a Worth Opening or Borderline verdict and you decide to open, this is the confirmed Amazon AU listing for Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths:
MTG Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths — Play Booster Box (36 Packs)
AU$145.00
36 Play Boosters. Free Prime delivery. Sold and shipped by Amazon AU. Price may vary — always check current listing before purchasing.
View on Amazon AU ↗Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Godzilla Series Monster cards? The Godzilla Series is a set of 19 alternate art cards featuring Godzilla franchise monsters as their artwork. They are functionally identical to their Ikoria counterparts but use licensed Toho monster artwork — Godzilla himself, Mothra, King Ghidorah, Rodan, Mechagodzilla, and others. They are printed at very low rates and are among the most collected MTG cards from the 2020 era.
How rare are Godzilla Series cards in Ikoria boxes? Godzilla Series cards appear at approximately one per three retail boxes on average — roughly a 33 percent chance of finding one per box. Individual results vary significantly. Some boxes contain none, some contain two or more. Do not purchase Ikoria boxes expecting a guaranteed Godzilla Series pull.
Is Lurrus of the Dream-Den banned everywhere? Lurrus was banned in Modern, Legacy, and Vintage — one of the fastest and most widespread ban sequences for a Companion. It remains legal in Commander and Eternal formats that have not banned it. The bans reduced its competitive price but it retains value as a Commander card and collector piece due to the banning notoriety.
Are Godzilla Series cards legal in competitive play? Yes. Godzilla Series cards are tournament legal and treated as the Ikoria card they correspond to. You can use Godzilla King of the Monsters in any format where Zilortha Strength Incarnate is legal. However, opponents may ask you to clarify which card a Godzilla Series card represents if the card name differs from the Ikoria name.
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