Thorn of Amethyst

LRWLorwyn/#262/2007Rare
MV 2
Thorn of Amethyst
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.29
Cardmarket€0.68
TCGplayer$1.36
ManaPool$0.77
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.05
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.29High $2.29Low $1.29▲ 53.7%
This printing
SetLRW
Collector #262
Released2007-10-12
Rarityrare
ArtistChuck Lukacs
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.36TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.5%30d▲ 1.5%90d▲ 9.7%
90d high
$1.36
90d low
$1.23
Paper printings priced
5
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.60
The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
  • Up 1.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Trading at or near its 90 day high of $1.36.
  • This printing is the 3rd cheapest paper printing currently priced (5 priced in total).
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 1212% premium over nonfoil.
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Compare printings (5 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
The Brothers' War Retro ArtifactsBRR · #60 · 2022-11-18nonfoilrare$0.60▼ 4.8%▲ 3.4%
eBay
The Brothers' War Retro ArtifactsBRR · #123 · 2022-11-18nonfoilrare$0.60▲ 1.7%▲ 0.0%
eBay
LorwynLRW · #262 · 2007-10-12nonfoilrare$1.36▲ 1.5%▲ 1.5%
eBay
Tales of Middle-earth CommanderLTC · #356 · 2023-06-23foilmythic$1.82▲ 2.8%▼ 3.2%
eBay
Tales of Middle-earth CommanderLTC · #386 · 2023-06-23foilmythic$13.39◆▲ 0.5%▼ 3.1%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Noncreature spells cost more to cast.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
About this card

Thorn of Amethyst

Thorn of Amethyst is an Artifact, with mana cost {2} (mana value 2). Printed 7 times across MTG sets.

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.36 (up 1.5% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Thorn of Amethyst FAQ

How much is Thorn of Amethyst worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Thorn of Amethyst is $1.36. It is up 1.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.23 to $1.36.
What is the cheapest printing of Thorn of Amethyst?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts at $0.60 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Thorn of Amethyst?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander at $13.39 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Thorn of Amethyst are there?
Thorn of Amethyst has been printed 7 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Thorn of Amethyst first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LRW #262, released 2007-10-12.
What is the newest printing of Thorn of Amethyst?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from LTC #386z, released 2023-06-23.
Is there a foil version of Thorn of Amethyst?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $17.84 versus $1.36 for nonfoil, which is 1212% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Thorn of Amethyst legal in Commander?
Yes, Thorn of Amethyst is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.