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Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand is a rare Legendary Artifact from LCI (LCI) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $2.7 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand MTG card

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand

Legendary Artifact

Card Text

When Thousand Moons Smithy enters, create a white Gnome Soldier artifact creature token with "This token's power and toughness are each equal to the number of artifacts and/or creatures you control." At the beginning of your first main phase, you may tap five untapped artifacts and/or creatures you control. If you do, transform Thousand Moons Smithy.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Manuel Castañón
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Prices updated: 2025-12-21

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand? Basics

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand is a Legendary Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Thousand Moons Smithy enters, create a white Gnome Soldier artifact creature token with "This token's power and toughness are each equal to the number of artifacts and/or creatures you control." At the beginning of your first main phase, you may tap five untapped artifacts and/or creatures you control. If you do, transform Thousand Moons Smithy."

How much mana does Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand cost to cast? Basics

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand's mana cost of {2}{W}{W} 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.

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand 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.

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand's current oracle text is: "When Thousand Moons Smithy enters, create a white Gnome Soldier artifact creature token with "This token's power and toughness are each equal to the number of artifacts and/or creatures you control." At the beginning of your first main phase, you may tap five untapped artifacts and/or creatures you control. If you do, transform Thousand Moons Smithy."

What is the current price of Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand? Pricing

The current market price for Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand is approximately $2.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.6 EUR.

Where can I buy Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand? Pricing

You can purchase Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand 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.

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand normal: $2.7 | foil: $3.3

Is Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand legal in Standard? Legality

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand legal in Modern? Legality

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand 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 Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand legal in Legacy? Legality

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand legal in Vintage? Legality

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand 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 Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand 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 Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand from? Details

This printing of Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 357.

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand's rarity? Details

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand is a rare card in LCI.

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

Who illustrated Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand? Details

Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand was illustrated by Manuel Castañón.

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

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