Magic: The Gathering

Thornscape Apprentice

Invasion 215 • common

Set: Invasion
Collector number: 215
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Randy Gallegos
Market price: $0.19

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$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.17 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Invasion set, the Thornscape Apprentice serves as a versatile early-game asset that helps players manage their mana resources. Its ability to tap for specific colors of mana makes it a practical utility piece for any collection focused on multi-colored strategy.

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What it does

red mana, tap: Target creature gains first strike until end of turn.

white mana, tap: Tap target creature.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Thornscape Apprentice was released in the 2000 Invasion expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As part of a cycle of 'Apprentice' creatures that utilized the set's signature multi-color themes, it was designed to reward players for investing in multiple colors of mana. The card emerged during a pivotal era for the game that emphasized complex mana bases and domain-focused mechanics, reflecting the set's narrative conflict between the forces of the coalition and the invading Phyrexians.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history. His approach sought to blend the organic, thorny nature of the creature with a sense of magical utility, aligning with the green-aligned apprentice's role as a versatile utility unit. Upon release, the card was received as a functional staple for limited play, valued for its ability to generate varied effects depending on the mana spent, showcasing the design goal of creating flexible, tactical early-game threats.

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Other printings

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

Thornscape ApprenticeDuel Decks: Phyrexia vs. the Coalition · #37 · common · 2010$0.33

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