Quick Answer

Thornscape Master is a rare Creature — Human Wizard from INV (INV) costing {2}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Commander.

Thornscape Master MTG card

Thornscape Master

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{R}{R}, {T}: This creature deals 2 damage to target creature. {W}{W}, {T}: Target creature gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 INV INV 🎨 Larry Elmore

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.27
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TCGPlayer
$5.00
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.28
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Cardmarket
€5.82
Foil
Buy
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornscape Master? Basics

Thornscape Master is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}{R}, {T}: This creature deals 2 damage to target creature. {W}{W}, {T}: Target creature gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn."

How much mana does Thornscape Master cost to cast? Basics

Thornscape Master has a mana cost of {2}{G}{G}, which equals 4.0 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 Master's mana cost of {2}{G}{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 Master 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.

Thornscape Master's current oracle text is: "{R}{R}, {T}: This creature deals 2 damage to target creature. {W}{W}, {T}: Target creature gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn."

What is the current price of Thornscape Master? Pricing

The current market price for Thornscape Master is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.0 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Thornscape Master? Pricing

You can purchase Thornscape Master 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 Master normal: $0.27 | foil: $5.0

Is Thornscape Master legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Thornscape Master legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Thornscape Master legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thornscape Master 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 Master legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Thornscape Master legal in Legacy? Legality

Thornscape Master is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thornscape Master legal in Vintage? Legality

Thornscape Master 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 Master legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thornscape Master 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 Thornscape Master from? Details

This printing of Thornscape Master is from INV (INV), with collector number 216.

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

What is Thornscape Master's rarity? Details

Thornscape Master is a rare card in INV.

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

Who illustrated Thornscape Master? Details

Thornscape Master was illustrated by Larry Elmore.

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 Master's power and toughness? Details

Thornscape Master is a 2/2 creature.

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

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