Thorn of Amethyst
Tales of Middle-earth Commander 356 • mythic
- Set
- Tales of Middle-earth Commander
- Collector number
- 356
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Igor Krstic
- Market price
- $2.31
What it does
Noncreature spells cost 1 generic mana more to cast.
"Narsil was broken and its light extinguished, and it has not yet been forged again."— Elrond
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thorn of Amethyst is a notable artifact card originally printed in the Lorwyn expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2007. Its inclusion in the Tales of Middle-earth Commander set represents a thematic reprint, recontextualizing the card within the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. In its original design, the card was intended to introduce a taxing effect that slows down noncreature spellcasting, reflecting a disruptive, crystalline influence that complicates the flow of magic during gameplay.
The artwork for the Tales of Middle-earth printing was updated to align with the aesthetic of the expansion, focusing on the dark, corruption-infused imagery associated with Sauron’s influence in Middle-earth. The design serves as a functional tool for players to gain a tempo advantage, and its reception among collectors and competitive players remains high due to its established efficacy in various deck archetypes across the game's history.
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