Quick Answer

Thistledown Liege is a rare Creature — Kithkin Knight from 2X2 (2X2) costing {1}{W/U}{W/U}{W/U}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thistledown Liege MTG card

Thistledown Liege

Creature — Kithkin Knight

Card Text

Flash Other white creatures you control get +1/+1. Other blue creatures you control get +1/+1.

The thoughtweft is his informant, and he its devoted guardian.

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 4.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Adam Rex
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.44
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TCGPlayer
$0.87
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.39
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Cardmarket
€0.46
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thistledown Liege? Basics

Thistledown Liege is a Creature — Kithkin Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Other white creatures you control get +1/+1. Other blue creatures you control get +1/+1."

How much mana does Thistledown Liege cost to cast? Basics

Thistledown Liege has a mana cost of {1}{W/U}{W/U}{W/U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U, 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.

Thistledown Liege's mana cost of {1}{W/U}{W/U}{W/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.

Thistledown Liege 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.

Thistledown Liege's current oracle text is: "Flash Other white creatures you control get +1/+1. Other blue creatures you control get +1/+1."

What is the current price of Thistledown Liege? Pricing

The current market price for Thistledown Liege is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.87 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Thistledown Liege? Pricing

You can purchase Thistledown Liege 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.

Thistledown Liege normal: $0.44 | foil: $0.87

Is Thistledown Liege legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thistledown Liege in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thistledown Liege legal in Modern? Legality

Thistledown Liege is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thistledown Liege legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thistledown Liege 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 Thistledown Liege legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thistledown Liege in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thistledown Liege legal in Legacy? Legality

Thistledown Liege is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thistledown Liege legal in Vintage? Legality

Thistledown Liege 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 Thistledown Liege legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thistledown Liege 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 Thistledown Liege from? Details

This printing of Thistledown Liege is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 285.

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

What is Thistledown Liege's rarity? Details

Thistledown Liege is a rare card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Thistledown Liege? Details

Thistledown Liege was illustrated by Adam Rex.

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

What is Thistledown Liege's power and toughness? Details

Thistledown Liege is a 1/3 creature.

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

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