Quick Answer

Cankerous Thirst is a uncommon Instant from EVE (EVE) costing {3}{B/G}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cankerous Thirst MTG card

Cankerous Thirst

Instant

Card Text

If {B} was spent to cast this spell, you may have target creature get -3/-3 until end of turn. If {G} was spent to cast this spell, you may have target creature get +3/+3 until end of turn. (Do both if {B}{G} was spent.)

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Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 EVE EVE 🎨 Carl Frank

Market Prices

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$0.14
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$0.35
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.17
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€0.42
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cankerous Thirst? Basics

Cankerous Thirst is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If {B} was spent to cast this spell, you may have target creature get -3/-3 until end of turn. If {G} was spent to cast this spell, you may have target creature get +3/+3 until end of turn. (Do both if {B}{G} was spent.)"

How much mana does Cankerous Thirst cost to cast? Basics

Cankerous Thirst has a mana cost of {3}{B/G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, G 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.

Cankerous Thirst's mana cost of {3}{B/G} 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.

Cankerous Thirst 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.

Cankerous Thirst's current oracle text is: "If {B} was spent to cast this spell, you may have target creature get -3/-3 until end of turn. If {G} was spent to cast this spell, you may have target creature get +3/+3 until end of turn. (Do both if {B}{G} was spent.)"

What is the current price of Cankerous Thirst? Pricing

The current market price for Cankerous Thirst is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Cankerous Thirst? Pricing

You can purchase Cankerous Thirst 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.

Cankerous Thirst normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.35

Is Cankerous Thirst legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cankerous Thirst in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cankerous Thirst legal in Modern? Legality

Cankerous Thirst is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cankerous Thirst legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cankerous Thirst 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 Cankerous Thirst legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cankerous Thirst in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cankerous Thirst legal in Legacy? Legality

Cankerous Thirst is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cankerous Thirst legal in Vintage? Legality

Cankerous Thirst 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 Cankerous Thirst legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cankerous Thirst 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 Cankerous Thirst from? Details

This printing of Cankerous Thirst is from EVE (EVE), with collector number 116.

Cankerous Thirst may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cankerous Thirst's rarity? Details

Cankerous Thirst is a uncommon card in EVE.

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

Who illustrated Cankerous Thirst? Details

Cankerous Thirst was illustrated by Carl Frank.

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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