Thwart the Enemy
Thwart the Enemy is a Common Instant from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (173) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Thwart the Enemy suits collectors and players working on Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 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 Thwart the Enemy from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?
Thwart the Enemy is a Instant in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 173. Mana cost {2}{G}. Color identity: G. Thwart the Enemy (173) from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths.
What is Thwart the Enemy worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.26 for Thwart the Enemy. Low and high spread runs $0.26 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.26; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths |
|---|---|
| Number | 173 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.26 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.04 |
| cardmarket | $0.04 |
| foil | $0.26 |
| Normal | $0.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
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How collectible is Thwart the Enemy?
Thwart the Enemy is a Common printing in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Thwart the Enemy?
Thwart the Enemy lists as Instant. Artist: Chris Rallis. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Thwart the Enemy (173) from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Thwart the Enemy is catalogued as Common Instant in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.26 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.04; foil: $0.26; Normal: $0.17).
- Mana cost {2}{G} and type line Instant 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 Thwart the Enemy from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths?
Thwart the Enemy is a Common Instant from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths numbered 173 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Thwart the Enemy worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.26 for ungraded Thwart the Enemy. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Thwart the Enemy?
Thwart the Enemy is catalogued as Common in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Thwart the Enemy legal in Commander or Standard?
Thwart the Enemy 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 Thwart the Enemy near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.26. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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