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Thunderstaff
DST · Darksteel #153 · Uncommon · released 2004-02-06
{3}
Artifact
As long as this artifact is untapped, if a creature would deal combat damage to you, prevent 1 of that damage.
{2}, {T}: Attacking creatures get +1/+0 until end of turn.
Thunderstaff is an uncommon artifact from Darksteel (2004). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2004 to 2017. Recent market prices range from $0.26 to $1.12 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.30
USD Foil$1.00
Format legality
Where you can play Thunderstaff in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.26 to $1.12 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2013 at $0.26.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darksteel This page | 153 | Uncommon | $0.30 | $1.12 |
| Archenemy | 122 | Uncommon | $0.38 | — |
| Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia | 31 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Commander 2013 | 267 | Uncommon | $0.26 | — |
| Commander Anthology | 237 | Uncommon | $0.27 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2004-12-01If Thunderstaff is untapped, it prevents 1 damage from each creature, each time it would deal combat damage to you. So if three creatures with double strike attack you and aren’t blocked, Thunderstaff will prevent a total of 6 damage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thunderstaff legal in Commander?
Yes — Thunderstaff is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Thunderstaff legal in?
Thunderstaff is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Thunderstaff been printed?
Thunderstaff has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2004 to 2017.
What is the cheapest printing of Thunderstaff?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2013 (#267) at about $0.26.
Who illustrated Thunderstaff?
This printing of Thunderstaff was illustrated by Kaja Foglio.