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Thorn Elemental
8ED · Eighth Edition #283★ · Rare · released 2003-07-28
{5}{G}{G}
Creature — Elemental
You may have this creature assign its combat damage as though it weren't blocked.
Rain from this storm leaves you pinned to the ground like an insect.
Thorn Elemental is a rare green creature from Eighth Edition (2003). It has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 1999 to 2018. Recent market prices range from $0.21 to $39.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$11.98
Format legality
Where you can play Thorn Elemental in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $0.21 to $39.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Dominaria at $0.21.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Destiny | 123 | Rare | $0.84 | $39.99 |
| Oversized 90's Promos | 11 | Rare | — | — |
| Starter 1999 | 147 | Rare | $0.64 | — |
| Media and Collaboration Promos | 2000-3 | Rare | $7.00 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 273★ | Rare | — | $1.33 |
| Seventh Edition | 273 | Rare | $0.40 | — |
| Eighth Edition This page | 283★ | Rare | — | $11.98 |
| Eighth Edition | 283 | Rare | $0.33 | — |
| Dominaria | 185 | Uncommon | $0.21 | $0.44 |
More from Eighth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2018-04-27You can decide to assign damage to the defending player or planeswalker even if the blocking creature has protection from green or damage preventing effects on it.
- 2018-04-27When assigning combat damage, you choose whether you want to assign all damage to blocking creatures, or if you want to assign all of it to the player or planeswalker this creature is attacking. You can’t split the damage assignment between them.
- 2018-04-27If blocked by a creature with banding, the defending player decides whether or not the damage is assigned “as though it weren’t blocked”.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thorn Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Thorn Elemental is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Thorn Elemental legal in?
Thorn Elemental is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Thorn Elemental been printed?
Thorn Elemental has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 1999 to 2018.
What is the cheapest printing of Thorn Elemental?
The cheapest printing is Dominaria (#185) at about $0.21.
Who illustrated Thorn Elemental?
This printing of Thorn Elemental was illustrated by rk post.