Magic: The Gathering

Thorn Elemental

Starter 1999 147 • rare

Set: Starter 1999
Collector number: 147
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: rk post
Market price: $0.64

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What it's worth

$0.64market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.30 – $0.64 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a notable rare from its set, representing a powerful creature that forces opponents to choose between taking direct damage or losing their own defenders. Its ability to overwhelm a battlefield makes it a quintessential example of high-impact cards that collectors seek for their strategic influence during gameplay.

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What it does

You may have this creature assign its combat damage as though it weren't blocked.

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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About Thorn Elemental

Thorn Elemental is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Starter 1999 147 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

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