Quick Answer

Gathering Throng is a common Creature — Human Citizen from SNC (SNC) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gathering Throng MTG card

Gathering Throng

Creature — Human Citizen

Card Text

When this creature enters, you may search your library for any number of cards named Gathering Throng, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle.

A plus-one is simply not enough.

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 3.0 SNC SNC 🎨 Randy Vargas

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.06
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gathering Throng? Basics

Gathering Throng is a Creature — Human Citizen card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for any number of cards named Gathering Throng, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Gathering Throng cost to cast? Basics

Gathering Throng has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Gathering Throng's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Gathering Throng has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Gathering Throng's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for any number of cards named Gathering Throng, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Gathering Throng? Pricing

The current market price for Gathering Throng is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Gathering Throng? Pricing

You can purchase Gathering Throng 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.

Gathering Throng normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.06

Is Gathering Throng legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gathering Throng in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gathering Throng legal in Modern? Legality

Gathering Throng is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gathering Throng legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gathering Throng 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 Gathering Throng legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gathering Throng is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gathering Throng legal in Legacy? Legality

Gathering Throng is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gathering Throng legal in Vintage? Legality

Gathering Throng 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 Gathering Throng legal in Pauper? Legality

Gathering Throng is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Gathering Throng from? Details

This printing of Gathering Throng is from SNC (SNC), with collector number 13.

Gathering Throng may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gathering Throng's rarity? Details

Gathering Throng is a common card in SNC.

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

Who illustrated Gathering Throng? Details

Gathering Throng was illustrated by Randy Vargas.

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

What is Gathering Throng's power and toughness? Details

Gathering Throng is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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