The Thing
MSCMarvel Super Heroes Commander/#878/2026MythicBorderless
Colour IDMV 6
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.99
Cardmarket€0.10
ManaPool$0.87
TCGplayer$1.08
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.99High $3.49Low $0.99▼ 71.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.08TCGplayer, USD, retail, foil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 5.3%30d▼ 6.1%90d▼ 57.5%
90d high
$2.54
90d low
$1.07
Paper printings priced
2
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.43
Marvel Super Heroes Commander
- Down 6.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 57% below its 90 day high of $2.54.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (2 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Hero
Trample
At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you've cast a noncreature spell this turn, put four +1/+1 counters on The Thing.
Whenever The Thing attacks, you may pay . When you do, double the number of each kind of counter on any number of target permanents you control.
5 / 5
Keywords
TrampleDouble
Card capabilities
CreatureLegendary creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
The Thing
The Thing is a Legendary Creature — Human Hero, with mana cost {5}{G} (mana value 6). Printed 2 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.08 (down 6.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
The Thing FAQ
How much is The Thing worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for The Thing is $1.08. It is down 6.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.07 to $2.54.
What is the cheapest printing of The Thing?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Marvel Super Heroes Commander at $0.43 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of The Thing?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Marvel Super Heroes Commander at $1.08 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of The Thing are there?
The Thing has been printed 2 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was The Thing first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MSC #878, released 2026-06-26.
Is The Thing legal in Commander?
Yes, The Thing is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Thing legal in Modern?
The Thing is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is The Thing legal in Standard?
The Thing is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.