Magic: The Gathering

Bident of Thassa

Starter Commander Decks 44 • rare

Set: Starter Commander Decks
Collector number: 44
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Yeong-Hao Han
Market price: $0.46

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$0.46market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.37 – $0.78 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare enchantment, this card serves as a powerful utility piece that rewards aggressive playstyles by turning successful attacks into a replenished hand. Its presence in a starter collection offers a strategic advantage, allowing players to maintain momentum and keep their options open throughout a match.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card.

1 generic mana blue mana, tap: Creatures your opponents control attack this turn if able.

The wills of mortals shift as the tide ebbs and flows.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Bident of Thassa was originally introduced in the 2013 Theros set, designed as a thematic artifact representing the signature weapon of the god of the sea within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. It was created to provide blue-aligned decks with a distinct mechanical advantage, specifically rewarding aggressive playstyles by allowing players to draw cards whenever their creatures deal combat damage to an opponent. This inclusion in the Starter Commander Decks, specifically the 2022 release, serves to provide newer players with a powerful, flavor-rich utility card that integrates seamlessly into sea-themed or tempo-focused strategies.

The artwork was commissioned from Yeong-Hao Han, whose design emphasizes the trident-like, two-pronged nature of the weapon consistent with Thassa’s aquatic domain. Han’s illustration captures the weapon glowing with ethereal, underwater energy, effectively communicating its role as both a conduit for the god's power and a tactical tool. The card has been well-regarded by the community for its thematic cohesion and its consistent utility in Commander, where its ability to refill a hand in the late game remains a staple for many blue-based deck builders.

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