Thwart
The List MMQ-108 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MMQ-108
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.78
What it does
You may return three Islands you control to their owner's hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Counter target spell.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Thwart on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Thwart was originally released in the Mercadian Masques set in 1999. It was designed as a blue counterspell that utilized the 'alternate casting cost' mechanic, allowing players to return three Islands to their hand to cast it for free. This mechanic was intended to provide a high-risk, high-reward tactical advantage, enabling players to disrupt their opponents even when they were tapped out, provided they had the necessary land resources available on the battlefield.
The card’s illustration, created by artist Donato Giancola, features a stark, mystical aesthetic that leans into the set's theme of atmospheric, high-fantasy trade and intrigue. Over time, Thwart became a staple in various constructed formats, particularly in the Pauper format, where its ability to counter spells without using mana has been historically significant for control-oriented deck strategies.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Thwart
Thwart is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. The List MMQ-108 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Thwart on collecto.rs?
Thwart doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Thwart?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Thwart catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Thwart is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
