Spineless Thug
Ninth Edition · #165★

Spineless Thug

Spineless Thug is a Common Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Mercenary from Ninth Edition (165★) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.

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Who is this card for?

Spineless Thug suits collectors and players working on Ninth Edition who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Spineless Thug from Ninth Edition?

Spineless Thug is a Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Mercenary in Ninth Edition numbered 165★. Mana cost {1}{B}. Color identity: B. Spineless Thug (165★) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ninth Edition.

What is Spineless Thug worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Spineless Thug. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 165★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2005.

SetNinth Edition
Number165★
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.40
Cardmarket EUR
foil $0.40

Card stats

ColorsB
Power2

How collectible is Spineless Thug?

Spineless Thug is a Common printing in Ninth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 165★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Spineless Thug?

Spineless Thug lists as Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Mercenary. Artist: Matthew D. Wilson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ninth Edition. Collector number 165★ distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Spineless Thug (165★) from Ninth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Spineless Thug is catalogued as Common Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Mercenary in Ninth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.40.
  • Mana cost {1}{B} and type line Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Mercenary 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Spineless Thug from Ninth Edition?

Spineless Thug is a Common Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Mercenary from Ninth Edition numbered 165★ in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Spineless Thug worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Spineless Thug. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Spineless Thug?

Spineless Thug is catalogued as Common in Ninth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Spineless Thug legal in Commander or Standard?

Spineless Thug shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Spineless Thug near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.