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Thornweald Archer is a common Creature — Elf Archer from C14 (C14) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.18 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Thornweald Archer MTG card

Thornweald Archer

Creature — Elf Archer

Card Text

Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

Their arrows are tipped with basilisk eyes and fletched with cockatrice feathers.

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 C14 C14 🎨 Dave Kendall
Deathtouch Reach

Market Prices

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$0.18
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$0.39
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€0.22
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€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornweald Archer? Basics

Thornweald Archer is a Creature — Elf Archer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)"

How much mana does Thornweald Archer cost to cast? Basics

Thornweald Archer 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.

Thornweald Archer'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.

Thornweald Archer 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.

Thornweald Archer's current oracle text is: "Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)"

What is the current price of Thornweald Archer? Pricing

The current market price for Thornweald Archer is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Thornweald Archer? Pricing

You can purchase Thornweald Archer 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 Thornweald Archer legal in Standard? Legality

Thornweald Archer is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Thornweald Archer legal in Modern? Legality

Thornweald Archer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thornweald Archer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thornweald Archer 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 Thornweald Archer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thornweald Archer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thornweald Archer legal in Legacy? Legality

Thornweald Archer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thornweald Archer legal in Vintage? Legality

Thornweald Archer 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 Thornweald Archer legal in Pauper? Legality

Thornweald Archer 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 Thornweald Archer from? Details

This printing of Thornweald Archer is from C14 (C14), with collector number 219.

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

What is Thornweald Archer's rarity? Details

Thornweald Archer is a common card in C14.

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

Who illustrated Thornweald Archer? Details

Thornweald Archer was illustrated by Dave Kendall.

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

What is Thornweald Archer's power and toughness? Details

Thornweald Archer 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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