Quick Answer

Thornscape Familiar is a common Creature — Insect from PLS (PLS) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Thornscape Familiar MTG card

Thornscape Familiar

Creature — Insect

Card Text

Red spells and white spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.

Blessed with many options, Thornscape masters favor scarabs as familiars.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 PLS PLS 🎨 Heather Hudson

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.24
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$6.97
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
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Card Kingdom
$7.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.22
Normal
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Cardmarket
€4.59
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornscape Familiar? Basics

Thornscape Familiar is a Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Red spells and white spells you cast cost {1} less to cast."

How much mana does Thornscape Familiar cost to cast? Basics

Thornscape Familiar has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Thornscape Familiar's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Thornscape Familiar has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Thornscape Familiar's current oracle text is: "Red spells and white spells you cast cost {1} less to cast."

What is the current price of Thornscape Familiar? Pricing

The current market price for Thornscape Familiar is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Thornscape Familiar? Pricing

You can purchase Thornscape Familiar 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.

Thornscape Familiar normal: $0.24 | foil: $6.97

Is Thornscape Familiar legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thornscape Familiar in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thornscape Familiar legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Thornscape Familiar in Modern is not available.

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

Is Thornscape Familiar legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thornscape Familiar 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 Thornscape Familiar legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thornscape Familiar in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thornscape Familiar legal in Legacy? Legality

Thornscape Familiar is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thornscape Familiar legal in Vintage? Legality

Thornscape Familiar 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 Thornscape Familiar legal in Pauper? Legality

Thornscape Familiar 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 Thornscape Familiar from? Details

This printing of Thornscape Familiar is from PLS (PLS), with collector number 95.

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

What is Thornscape Familiar's rarity? Details

Thornscape Familiar is a common card in PLS.

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

Who illustrated Thornscape Familiar? Details

Thornscape Familiar was illustrated by Heather Hudson.

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

What is Thornscape Familiar's power and toughness? Details

Thornscape Familiar is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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