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Thassa's Emissary is a uncommon Enchantment Creature — Crab from PLST (PLST) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thassa's Emissary MTG card

Thassa's Emissary

Enchantment Creature — Crab

Card Text

Bestow {5}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Whenever this creature or enchanted creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card. Enchanted creature gets +3/+3.

Card Stats

3/3 uncommon CMC: 4.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Sam Burley
Bestow

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thassa's Emissary? Basics

Thassa's Emissary is a Enchantment Creature — Crab card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Bestow {5}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Whenever this creature or enchanted creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card. Enchanted creature gets +3/+3."

How much mana does Thassa's Emissary cost to cast? Basics

Thassa's Emissary has a mana cost of {3}{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.

Thassa's Emissary's mana cost of {3}{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.

Thassa's Emissary 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.

Thassa's Emissary's current oracle text is: "Bestow {5}{U} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it's an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it's not attached to a creature.) Whenever this creature or enchanted creature deals combat damage to a player, draw a card. Enchanted creature gets +3/+3."

What is the current price of Thassa's Emissary? Pricing

The current market price for Thassa's Emissary is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Thassa's Emissary? Pricing

You can purchase Thassa's Emissary 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 Thassa's Emissary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thassa's Emissary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thassa's Emissary legal in Modern? Legality

Thassa's Emissary is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thassa's Emissary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thassa's Emissary 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 Thassa's Emissary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thassa's Emissary is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thassa's Emissary legal in Legacy? Legality

Thassa's Emissary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thassa's Emissary legal in Vintage? Legality

Thassa's Emissary 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 Thassa's Emissary legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thassa's Emissary 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 Thassa's Emissary from? Details

This printing of Thassa's Emissary is from PLST (PLST), with collector number THS-68.

Thassa's Emissary may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thassa's Emissary's rarity? Details

Thassa's Emissary is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Thassa's Emissary? Details

Thassa's Emissary was illustrated by Sam Burley.

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

What is Thassa's Emissary's power and toughness? Details

Thassa's Emissary 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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