Thunder Strike
Thunder Strike is a Common Instant from Magic 2011 (157) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Thunder Strike suits collectors and players working on Magic 2011 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 Thunder Strike from Magic 2011?
Thunder Strike is a Instant in Magic 2011 numbered 157. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R. Thunder Strike (157) from Magic 2011 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Magic 2011. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Thunder Strike worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Thunder Strike. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.10. This printing is from Magic 2011. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Magic 2011 |
|---|---|
| Number | 157 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.03 |
| cardmarket | $0.03 |
| foil | $0.25 |
| Normal | $0.10 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Thunder Strike?
Thunder Strike is a Common printing in Magic 2011. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Magic 2011. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Thunder Strike?
Thunder Strike lists as Instant. Artist: Wayne Reynolds. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Magic 2011. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2010.
Cactaur's take
Thunder Strike (157) from Magic 2011 should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Thunder Strike is catalogued as Common Instant in Magic 2011, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.03; foil: $0.25; Normal: $0.10).
- Mana cost {1}{R} 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 Thunder Strike from Magic 2011?
Thunder Strike is a Common Instant from Magic 2011 numbered 157 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Thunder Strike worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Thunder Strike. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Thunder Strike?
Thunder Strike is catalogued as Common in Magic 2011. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Thunder Strike legal in Commander or Standard?
Thunder Strike 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 Thunder Strike near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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