Quick Answer

Thran Forge is a uncommon Artifact from PLST (PLST) costing {3}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Thran Forge MTG card

Thran Forge

Artifact

Card Text

{2}: Until end of turn, target nonartifact creature gets +1/+0 and becomes an artifact in addition to its other types.

"This will work," Gerrard called to the elves as he used the forge to strengthen the aboroth, "but if it doesn't, we won't survive to care."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Mark Poole

Market Prices

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$0.19
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$0.35
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€0.22
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thran Forge? Basics

Thran Forge is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}: Until end of turn, target nonartifact creature gets +1/+0 and becomes an artifact in addition to its other types."

How much mana does Thran Forge cost to cast? Basics

Thran Forge has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 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.

Thran Forge's mana cost of {3} 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.

Thran Forge has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Thran Forge's current oracle text is: "{2}: Until end of turn, target nonartifact creature gets +1/+0 and becomes an artifact in addition to its other types."

What is the current price of Thran Forge? Pricing

The current market price for Thran Forge is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Thran Forge? Pricing

You can purchase Thran Forge 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 Thran Forge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thran Forge in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thran Forge legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Thran Forge in Modern is not available.

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

Is Thran Forge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thran Forge 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 Thran Forge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thran Forge in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thran Forge legal in Legacy? Legality

Thran Forge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thran Forge legal in Vintage? Legality

Thran Forge 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 Thran Forge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thran Forge 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 Thran Forge from? Details

This printing of Thran Forge is from PLST (PLST), with collector number WTH-159.

Thran Forge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thran Forge's rarity? Details

Thran Forge is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Thran Forge? Details

Thran Forge was illustrated by Mark Poole.

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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