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
What it does
You may have this creature assign its combat damage as though it weren't blocked.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thorn Elemental was introduced in the 1999 Magic: The Gathering Starter set, a product line designed specifically to bridge the gap for new players entering the trading card game. During this era, Wizards of the Coast sought to simplify gameplay and introduce more powerful, high-impact creature cards to attract younger audiences. The set was released as a gateway, offering a more streamlined experience compared to the complex competitive sets of the time.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Donato Giancola, who was tasked with depicting a formidable, earth-bound force of nature. Giancola’s design captures the creature's immense scale and botanical aesthetic, emphasizing its role as a titan of the green mana color pie. Upon release, the card became a staple of beginner-level decks due to its aggressive combat ability, which allowed it to deal damage to a defending player as though it were unblocked.
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