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Bident of Thassa is a rare Legendary Enchantment Artifact from A25 (A25) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.66 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bident of Thassa MTG card

Bident of Thassa

Legendary Enchantment Artifact

Card Text

Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card. {1}{U}, {T}: Creatures your opponents control attack this turn if able.

The wills of mortals shift as the tide ebbs and flows.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 A25 A25 🎨 Yeong-Hao Han

Market Prices

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$0.66
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TCGPlayer
$3.51
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
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Cardmarket
€1.14
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€3.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (11 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bident of Thassa? Basics

Bident of Thassa is a Legendary Enchantment Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card. {1}{U}, {T}: Creatures your opponents control attack this turn if able."

How much mana does Bident of Thassa cost to cast? Basics

Bident of Thassa has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Bident of Thassa's mana cost of {2}{U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Bident of Thassa has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Bident of Thassa's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card. {1}{U}, {T}: Creatures your opponents control attack this turn if able."

What is the current price of Bident of Thassa? Pricing

The current market price for Bident of Thassa is approximately $0.66 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Bident of Thassa? Pricing

You can purchase Bident of Thassa from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Bident of Thassa normal: $0.66 | foil: $3.51

Is Bident of Thassa legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bident of Thassa in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Bident of Thassa legal in Modern? Legality

Bident of Thassa is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Bident of Thassa legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bident of Thassa is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Bident of Thassa legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bident of Thassa is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Bident of Thassa legal in Legacy? Legality

Bident of Thassa is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Bident of Thassa legal in Vintage? Legality

Bident of Thassa is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Bident of Thassa legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bident of Thassa in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Bident of Thassa from? Details

This printing of Bident of Thassa is from A25 (A25), with collector number 42.

Bident of Thassa may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bident of Thassa's rarity? Details

Bident of Thassa is a rare card in A25.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Bident of Thassa? Details

Bident of Thassa was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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