Quick Answer

Thrive is a common Sorcery from 2X2 (2X2) costing {X}{G}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thrive MTG card

Thrive

Sorcery

Card Text

Put a +1/+1 counter on each of X target creatures.

The most successful of Simic creations is cytoplasm, a living, symbiotic substance that feeds off genetic rhythms and strengthens its host in return.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Daren Bader

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.02
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.10
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thrive? Basics

Thrive is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a +1/+1 counter on each of X target creatures."

How much mana does Thrive cost to cast? Basics

Thrive has a mana cost of {X}{G}, which equals 1.0 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.

Thrive's mana cost of {X}{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.

Thrive has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Thrive's current oracle text is: "Put a +1/+1 counter on each of X target creatures."

What is the current price of Thrive? Pricing

The current market price for Thrive is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Thrive? Pricing

You can purchase Thrive 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.

Thrive normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.07

Is Thrive legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thrive in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thrive legal in Modern? Legality

Thrive is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thrive legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thrive 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 Thrive legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thrive in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thrive legal in Legacy? Legality

Thrive is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thrive legal in Vintage? Legality

Thrive 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 Thrive legal in Pauper? Legality

Thrive 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 Thrive from? Details

This printing of Thrive is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 161.

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

What is Thrive's rarity? Details

Thrive is a common card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Thrive? Details

Thrive was illustrated by Daren Bader.

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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