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Thalakos Drifters is a rare Creature — Thalakos from EXO (EXO) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.49 USD. Legal in Commander.

Thalakos Drifters MTG card

Thalakos Drifters

Creature — Thalakos

Card Text

Discard a card: This creature gains shadow until end of turn. (It can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.)

They drift in and out of shadow and ever on toward madness.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 EXO EXO 🎨 Andrew Robinson

Market Prices

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$0.49
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$0.59
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€0.34
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thalakos Drifters? Basics

Thalakos Drifters is a Creature — Thalakos card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Discard a card: This creature gains shadow until end of turn. (It can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.)"

How much mana does Thalakos Drifters cost to cast? Basics

Thalakos Drifters 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.

Thalakos Drifters'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.

Thalakos Drifters 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.

Thalakos Drifters's current oracle text is: "Discard a card: This creature gains shadow until end of turn. (It can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.)"

What is the current price of Thalakos Drifters? Pricing

The current market price for Thalakos Drifters is approximately $0.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Thalakos Drifters? Pricing

You can purchase Thalakos Drifters 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 Thalakos Drifters legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thalakos Drifters in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thalakos Drifters legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Thalakos Drifters in Modern is not available.

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

Is Thalakos Drifters legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thalakos Drifters 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 Thalakos Drifters legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thalakos Drifters in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thalakos Drifters legal in Legacy? Legality

Thalakos Drifters is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thalakos Drifters legal in Vintage? Legality

Thalakos Drifters 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 Thalakos Drifters legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thalakos Drifters 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 Thalakos Drifters from? Details

This printing of Thalakos Drifters is from EXO (EXO), with collector number 47.

Thalakos Drifters may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thalakos Drifters's rarity? Details

Thalakos Drifters is a rare card in EXO.

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

Who illustrated Thalakos Drifters? Details

Thalakos Drifters was illustrated by Andrew Robinson.

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

What is Thalakos Drifters's power and toughness? Details

Thalakos Drifters is a 3/3 creature.

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

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