Quick Answer

Thermopod is a common Snow Creature — Slug from CSP (CSP) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.5 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thermopod MTG card

Thermopod

Snow Creature — Slug

Card Text

{S}: This creature gains haste until end of turn. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.) Sacrifice a creature: Add {R}.

Slicking the ice with its heated underside, the thermopod skates at great speed to overtake its prey.

Card Stats

4/3 common CMC: 5.0 CSP CSP 🎨 Dan Dos Santos

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.50
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TCGPlayer
$7.24
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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$15.99
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Cardmarket
€0.66
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€4.74
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker 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 Thermopod? Basics

Thermopod is a Snow Creature — Slug card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{S}: This creature gains haste until end of turn. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.) Sacrifice a creature: Add {R}."

How much mana does Thermopod cost to cast? Basics

Thermopod has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Thermopod's mana cost of {4}{R} 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.

Thermopod has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Thermopod's current oracle text is: "{S}: This creature gains haste until end of turn. ({S} can be paid with one mana from a snow source.) Sacrifice a creature: Add {R}."

What is the current price of Thermopod? Pricing

The current market price for Thermopod is approximately $0.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.66 EUR.

Where can I buy Thermopod? Pricing

You can purchase Thermopod 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.

Thermopod normal: $0.5 | foil: $7.24

Is Thermopod legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thermopod in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thermopod legal in Modern? Legality

Thermopod is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thermopod legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thermopod 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 Thermopod legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thermopod in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thermopod legal in Legacy? Legality

Thermopod is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thermopod legal in Vintage? Legality

Thermopod 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 Thermopod legal in Pauper? Legality

Thermopod 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 Thermopod from? Details

This printing of Thermopod is from CSP (CSP), with collector number 100.

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

What is Thermopod's rarity? Details

Thermopod is a common card in CSP.

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

Who illustrated Thermopod? Details

Thermopod was illustrated by Dan Dos Santos.

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

What is Thermopod's power and toughness? Details

Thermopod is a 4/3 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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