Quick Answer

Thundering Tanadon is a common Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Beast from NPH (NPH) costing {4}{G/P}{G/P}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thundering Tanadon MTG card

Thundering Tanadon

Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Beast

Card Text

({G/P} can be paid with either {G} or 2 life.) Trample

"We do not need beakers and vials to test our predators." —Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger

Card Stats

5/4 common CMC: 6.0 NPH NPH 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Trample

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.49
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.57
Foil
Buy
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
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thundering Tanadon? Basics

Thundering Tanadon is a Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({G/P} can be paid with either {G} or 2 life.) Trample"

How much mana does Thundering Tanadon cost to cast? Basics

Thundering Tanadon has a mana cost of {4}{G/P}{G/P}, which equals 6.0 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 Tanadon's mana cost of {4}{G/P}{G/P} 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 Tanadon has a mana value of 6.0. 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 Tanadon's current oracle text is: "({G/P} can be paid with either {G} or 2 life.) Trample"

What is the current price of Thundering Tanadon? Pricing

The current market price for Thundering Tanadon is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Thundering Tanadon? Pricing

You can purchase Thundering Tanadon 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.

Thundering Tanadon normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.49

Is Thundering Tanadon legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Thundering Tanadon legal in Modern? Legality

Thundering Tanadon is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thundering Tanadon legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thundering Tanadon 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 Tanadon legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thundering Tanadon in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thundering Tanadon legal in Legacy? Legality

Thundering Tanadon is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thundering Tanadon legal in Vintage? Legality

Thundering Tanadon 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 Tanadon legal in Pauper? Legality

Thundering Tanadon 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 Thundering Tanadon from? Details

This printing of Thundering Tanadon is from NPH (NPH), with collector number 122.

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

What is Thundering Tanadon's rarity? Details

Thundering Tanadon is a common card in NPH.

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

Who illustrated Thundering Tanadon? Details

Thundering Tanadon was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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 Tanadon's power and toughness? Details

Thundering Tanadon is a 5/4 creature.

Power (5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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