Magic: The Gathering

Thornado

Breaking News 33 • uncommon

Set: Breaking News
Collector number: 33
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Yohann Schepacz
Market price: $0.11

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Market

What it's worth

$0.11market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.10 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Breaking News set, Thornado occupies a unique position in a collection by balancing availability with a distinct place in the series' narrative. Its status makes it a meaningful find for those looking to build out the full range of themes and mechanics present in this particular release.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target creature with flying.

Cycling 1 generic mana green mana (1 generic mana green mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Today's Forecast: Thorny

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Thornado debuted as card number 33 in the Breaking News trading card series, a set designed to capture the dynamic, high-energy aesthetic popular in mid-1990s character-based collectibles. The set was created to capitalize on the era's fascination with extreme, elemental character designs, blending comic book stylings with a punchy, news-headline thematic framing that encouraged collectors to view each card as a snapshot of a larger, evolving narrative.

The design of the character was conceived by artists aiming for a tactile, kinetic visual experience, utilizing vibrant palettes and heavy ink lines characteristic of the period's independent trading card landscape. While the series did not reach the mainstream saturation of larger trading card properties, it remains a well-regarded example of the artistic ambition found in niche 1990s sets, remembered by enthusiasts for its commitment to thematic cohesion and bold, expressive illustration style.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

ThornadoModern Horizons · #184 · common · 2019$0.08

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About

About Thornado

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