Thorn Elemental
Thorn Elemental is a Rare Creature — Elemental from Eighth Edition (283★) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.19 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Thorn Elemental suits collectors and players working on Eighth Edition who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Thorn Elemental from Eighth Edition?
Thorn Elemental is a Creature — Elemental in Eighth Edition numbered 283★. Mana cost {5}{G}{G}. Color identity: G. Thorn Elemental (283★) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Eighth Edition.
What is Thorn Elemental worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.19 for Thorn Elemental. Low and high spread runs $2.19 to null. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 283★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2003.
| Set | Eighth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 283★ |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.19 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| foil | $2.19 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|---|
| Power | 7 |
How collectible is Thorn Elemental?
Thorn Elemental is a Rare printing in Eighth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 283★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Thorn Elemental?
Thorn Elemental lists as Creature — Elemental. Artist: rk post. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 283★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Thorn Elemental (283★) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Thorn Elemental is catalogued as Rare Creature — Elemental in Eighth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.19.
- Mana cost {5}{G}{G} and type line Creature — Elemental help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.19 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Thorn Elemental from Eighth Edition?
Thorn Elemental is a Rare Creature — Elemental from Eighth Edition numbered 283★ in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Thorn Elemental worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.19 for ungraded Thorn Elemental. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Thorn Elemental?
Thorn Elemental is catalogued as Rare in Eighth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Thorn Elemental legal in Commander or Standard?
Thorn Elemental shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Thorn Elemental near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.19. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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