Thriving Grubs
Kaladesh · #138

Thriving Grubs

Thriving Grubs is a Common Creature — Gremlin from Kaladesh (138) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.31
Cardmarket trend €0.13
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Thriving Grubs suits collectors and players working on Kaladesh 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 Thriving Grubs from Kaladesh?

Thriving Grubs is a Creature — Gremlin in Kaladesh numbered 138. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Thriving Grubs (138) from Kaladesh should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Thriving Grubs worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Thriving Grubs. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.31; Normal: $0.04. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetKaladesh
Number138
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.31
Cardmarket EUR€0.13
cardmarket $0.13
foil $0.31
Normal $0.04

Card stats

ColorsR
Power2

How collectible is Thriving Grubs?

Thriving Grubs is a Common printing in Kaladesh. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2016.

What are the key details for Thriving Grubs?

Thriving Grubs lists as Creature — Gremlin. Artist: Steve Prescott. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Kaladesh. Collector number 138 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Thriving Grubs (138) from Kaladesh should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Thriving Grubs is catalogued as Common Creature — Gremlin in Kaladesh, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.31; Normal: $0.04).
  • Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Creature — Gremlin 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 Thriving Grubs from Kaladesh?

Thriving Grubs is a Common Creature — Gremlin from Kaladesh numbered 138 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Thriving Grubs worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Thriving Grubs. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Thriving Grubs?

Thriving Grubs is catalogued as Common in Kaladesh. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Thriving Grubs legal in Commander or Standard?

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

Should I buy Thriving Grubs near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. 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.