Quick Answer

Knights of Thorn is a rare Creature — Human Knight from DRK (DRK) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $9.58 USD. Legal in Commander.

Knights of Thorn MTG card

Knights of Thorn

Creature — Human Knight

Card Text

Protection from red; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)

"With a great cry, the Goblin host broke and ran as the first wave of Knights penetrated its ranks." —Tivadar of Thorn, *History of the Goblin Wars*

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 DRK DRK 🎨 Christopher Rush
Banding Protection

Market Prices

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$9.58
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Card Kingdom
$7.99
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€8.39
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knights of Thorn? Basics

Knights of Thorn is a Creature — Human Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Protection from red; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)"

How much mana does Knights of Thorn cost to cast? Basics

Knights of Thorn has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Knights of Thorn's mana cost of {3}{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.

Knights of Thorn 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.

Knights of Thorn's current oracle text is: "Protection from red; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)"

What is the current price of Knights of Thorn? Pricing

The current market price for Knights of Thorn is approximately $9.58 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €8.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Knights of Thorn? Pricing

You can purchase Knights of Thorn 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.

Is Knights of Thorn legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Knights of Thorn in Standard is not available.

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

Is Knights of Thorn legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Knights of Thorn in Modern is not available.

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

Is Knights of Thorn legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Knights of Thorn 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 Knights of Thorn legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Knights of Thorn in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Knights of Thorn legal in Legacy? Legality

Knights of Thorn is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Knights of Thorn legal in Vintage? Legality

Knights of Thorn 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 Knights of Thorn legal in Pauper? Legality

Knights of Thorn 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 Knights of Thorn from? Details

This printing of Knights of Thorn is from DRK (DRK), with collector number 11.

Knights of Thorn may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Knights of Thorn's rarity? Details

Knights of Thorn is a rare card in DRK.

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

Who illustrated Knights of Thorn? Details

Knights of Thorn was illustrated by Christopher Rush.

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

What is Knights of Thorn's power and toughness? Details

Knights of Thorn is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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