Quick Answer

Thopter Squadron is a rare Artifact Creature — Thopter from EXO (EXO) costing {5}. Current price: $1.22 USD. Legal in Commander.

Thopter Squadron MTG card

Thopter Squadron

Artifact Creature — Thopter

Card Text

Flying This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. Activate only as a sorcery. {1}, Sacrifice another Thopter: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only as a sorcery.

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 5.0 EXO EXO 🎨 Doug Chaffee
Flying

Market Prices

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$1.22
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$1.79
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€0.91
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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 Thopter Squadron? Basics

Thopter Squadron is a Artifact Creature — Thopter card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. Activate only as a sorcery. {1}, Sacrifice another Thopter: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Thopter Squadron cost to cast? Basics

Thopter Squadron has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Thopter Squadron's mana cost of {5} 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.

Thopter Squadron 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.

Thopter Squadron's current oracle text is: "Flying This creature enters with three +1/+1 counters on it. {1}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying. Activate only as a sorcery. {1}, Sacrifice another Thopter: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Thopter Squadron? Pricing

The current market price for Thopter Squadron is approximately $1.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.91 EUR.

Where can I buy Thopter Squadron? Pricing

You can purchase Thopter Squadron 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 Thopter Squadron legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thopter Squadron in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thopter Squadron legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Thopter Squadron in Modern is not available.

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

Is Thopter Squadron legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thopter Squadron 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 Thopter Squadron legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thopter Squadron in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thopter Squadron legal in Legacy? Legality

Thopter Squadron is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thopter Squadron legal in Vintage? Legality

Thopter Squadron 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 Thopter Squadron legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thopter Squadron 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 Thopter Squadron from? Details

This printing of Thopter Squadron is from EXO (EXO), with collector number 140.

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

What is Thopter Squadron's rarity? Details

Thopter Squadron 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 Thopter Squadron? Details

Thopter Squadron was illustrated by Doug Chaffee.

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

What is Thopter Squadron's power and toughness? Details

Thopter Squadron is a 0/0 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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