Magic: The Gathering

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: $2.46

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$2.46market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$1.81 – $2.69 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Thorn of Amethyst serves as a powerful disruptive tool by increasing the cost of non-creature spells, forcing opponents to manage their resources more carefully during interaction. As a mythic card within this series, its scarcity makes it a highly sought-after addition for players looking to control the tempo of a game.

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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

Formats

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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Provenance

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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About

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