Magic: The Gathering

Spineless Thug

Ninth Edition 165 • common

Set: Ninth Edition
Collector number: 165
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Matthew D. Wilson
Market price: $0.16

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$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.06 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature card, this piece serves as a reliable building block for deck construction, offering a consistent presence on the battlefield. Its inclusion in this specific set marks it as an accessible staple that collectors value for its role in shaping the foundational landscape of the game.

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Card face

What it does

This creature can't block.

What it lacks in backbone, it makes up for in cruelty.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Spineless Thug was printed in Ninth Edition, which served as a milestone set released in 2005. This set was unique as the first to transition to the modern card face design, aiming to improve legibility and provide a cleaner aesthetic for the game's evolving player base. As a common creature, it functioned as a standard utility card intended to bolster the aggressive black color archetype in limited formats like booster draft.

The card features artwork by Matthew D. Wilson, a prominent illustrator known for his significant contributions to the game's visual identity during this era. His depiction of the creature emphasizes the gritty, dark fantasy style prevalent in Magic's middle years, focusing on a hunched, intimidating figure. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, journeyman piece of the set, praised more for its role in maintaining gameplay balance than for any particular narrative complexity.

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About

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