Magic: The Gathering

Thorn of Amethyst

Lorwyn 262 • rare

Set: Lorwyn
Collector number: 262
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Chuck Lukacs
Market price: $1.25

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Market

What it's worth

$1.25market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$1.18 – $1.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Lorwyn set, Thorn of Amethyst represents a significant piece of tabletop strategy that challenges opponents by taxing the costs of non-creature spells. This mechanic serves as a powerful tool for disrupting rapid play styles, making it a highly sought-after utility card for players looking to control the flow of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Noncreature spells cost 1 generic mana more to cast.

Mined from a cave in the Dark Meanders, it shines brightest when no one is looking.

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 was released in 2007 as part of the Lorwyn expansion set for Magic: The Gathering. Designed as a utility artifact, it functions as a taxing effect meant to slow down non-creature spells, reflecting the set's thematic focus on the mystical and often hazardous nature of the Lorwyn plane. The card was developed to provide a strategic countermeasure in competitive formats, rewarding players for deploying creature-heavy decks.

The card’s visual identity was brought to life by artist Daren Bader, who utilized the vibrant, folkloric art style characteristic of the Lorwyn block. Bader's illustration captures the sharp, crystalline aesthetic of the artifact, emphasizing the crystalline thorn's duality as both a beautiful treasure and a source of disruption. Upon its release, it was noted for its utility in eternal formats, where it remains a staple for taxing strategies.

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Other printings

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About

About Thorn of Amethyst

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