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Gold-Forged Thopteryx
PLST · The List #MAT-31 · Uncommon · released 2026-11-09
{W}{U}
Artifact Creature — Dinosaur Thopter
Flying, lifelink
Each legendary permanent you control has ward {2}. (Whenever it becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.)
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Gold-Forged Thopteryx is an uncommon blue-white creature from The List (2026). It has been printed 5 times across 2 sets, from 2023 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.27 to $6.47 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
Format legality
Where you can play Gold-Forged Thopteryx in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.27 to $6.47 across finishes. Cheapest printing: March of the Machine: The Aftermath at $0.27.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March of the Machine: The Aftermath | 211 | Uncommon | — | $6.47 |
| March of the Machine: The Aftermath | 131 | Uncommon | — | — |
| March of the Machine: The Aftermath | 81 | Uncommon | $0.27 | $0.40 |
| March of the Machine: The Aftermath | 31 | Uncommon | $0.34 | $0.37 |
| The List This page | MAT-31 | Uncommon | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2023-05-12Once a ward ability has triggered, causing that legendary permanent to lose ward by removing Gold-Forged Thopteryx won't affect that ability. The appropriate player will still have to pay {2} or see their spell or ability countered.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gold-Forged Thopteryx legal in Commander?
Yes — Gold-Forged Thopteryx is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Gold-Forged Thopteryx legal in?
Gold-Forged Thopteryx is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Gold-Forged Thopteryx been printed?
Gold-Forged Thopteryx has been printed 5 times across 2 sets, from 2023 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Gold-Forged Thopteryx?
The cheapest printing is March of the Machine: The Aftermath (#81) at about $0.27.
Who illustrated Gold-Forged Thopteryx?
This printing of Gold-Forged Thopteryx was illustrated by Titus Lunter.