Quick Answer

Thundering Spineback is a uncommon Creature — Dinosaur from GN2 (GN2) costing {5}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thundering Spineback MTG card

Thundering Spineback

Creature — Dinosaur

Card Text

Other Dinosaurs you control get +1/+1. {5}{G}: Create a 3/3 green Dinosaur creature token with trample. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

"It appears that nature has risen against us." —Captain Brinely Rage

Card Stats

5/5 uncommon CMC: 7.0 GN2 GN2 🎨 Tomasz Jedruszek

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thundering Spineback? Basics

Thundering Spineback is a Creature — Dinosaur card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Other Dinosaurs you control get +1/+1. {5}{G}: Create a 3/3 green Dinosaur creature token with trample. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

How much mana does Thundering Spineback cost to cast? Basics

Thundering Spineback has a mana cost of {5}{G}{G}, which equals 7.0 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.

Thundering Spineback's mana cost of {5}{G}{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.

Thundering Spineback 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.

Thundering Spineback's current oracle text is: "Other Dinosaurs you control get +1/+1. {5}{G}: Create a 3/3 green Dinosaur creature token with trample. (It can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

What is the current price of Thundering Spineback? Pricing

The current market price for Thundering Spineback is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Thundering Spineback? Pricing

You can purchase Thundering Spineback 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 Thundering Spineback legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thundering Spineback in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thundering Spineback legal in Modern? Legality

Thundering Spineback is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thundering Spineback legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thundering Spineback 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 Thundering Spineback legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thundering Spineback is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thundering Spineback legal in Legacy? Legality

Thundering Spineback is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thundering Spineback legal in Vintage? Legality

Thundering Spineback 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 Thundering Spineback legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thundering Spineback 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 Thundering Spineback from? Details

This printing of Thundering Spineback is from GN2 (GN2), with collector number 53.

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

What is Thundering Spineback's rarity? Details

Thundering Spineback is a uncommon card in GN2.

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

Who illustrated Thundering Spineback? Details

Thundering Spineback was illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek.

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

What is Thundering Spineback's power and toughness? Details

Thundering Spineback is a 5/5 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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