Quick Answer

Thundercloud Elemental is a uncommon Creature — Elemental from SCG (SCG) costing {5}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Thundercloud Elemental MTG card

Thundercloud Elemental

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Flying {3}{U}: Tap all creatures with toughness 2 or less. {3}{U}: All other creatures lose flying until end of turn.

Some days it's better to stay inside.

Card Stats

3/4 uncommon CMC: 7.0 SCG SCG 🎨 Anthony S. Waters
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.32
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.06
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Cardmarket
€0.54
Foil
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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 Thundercloud Elemental? Basics

Thundercloud Elemental is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {3}{U}: Tap all creatures with toughness 2 or less. {3}{U}: All other creatures lose flying until end of turn."

How much mana does Thundercloud Elemental cost to cast? Basics

Thundercloud Elemental has a mana cost of {5}{U}{U}, which equals 7.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Thundercloud Elemental's mana cost of {5}{U}{U} 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.

Thundercloud Elemental has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Thundercloud Elemental's current oracle text is: "Flying {3}{U}: Tap all creatures with toughness 2 or less. {3}{U}: All other creatures lose flying until end of turn."

What is the current price of Thundercloud Elemental? Pricing

The current market price for Thundercloud Elemental is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.32 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Thundercloud Elemental? Pricing

You can purchase Thundercloud Elemental 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.

Thundercloud Elemental normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.32

Is Thundercloud Elemental legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thundercloud Elemental in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thundercloud Elemental legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Thundercloud Elemental in Modern is not available.

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

Is Thundercloud Elemental legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thundercloud Elemental 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 Thundercloud Elemental legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thundercloud Elemental in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thundercloud Elemental legal in Legacy? Legality

Thundercloud Elemental is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thundercloud Elemental legal in Vintage? Legality

Thundercloud Elemental 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 Thundercloud Elemental legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thundercloud Elemental 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 Thundercloud Elemental from? Details

This printing of Thundercloud Elemental is from SCG (SCG), with collector number 54.

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

What is Thundercloud Elemental's rarity? Details

Thundercloud Elemental is a uncommon card in SCG.

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

Who illustrated Thundercloud Elemental? Details

Thundercloud Elemental was illustrated by Anthony S. Waters.

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

What is Thundercloud Elemental's power and toughness? Details

Thundercloud Elemental is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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