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Thunderkin Awakener is a rare Creature — Elemental Shaman from M20 (M20) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thunderkin Awakener MTG card

Thunderkin Awakener

Creature — Elemental Shaman

Card Text

Haste Whenever this creature attacks, choose target Elemental creature card in your graveyard with toughness less than this creature's toughness. Return that card to the battlefield tapped and attacking. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.

Card Stats

1/2 rare CMC: 2.0 M20 M20 🎨 Yongjae Choi
Haste

Market Prices

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$0.20
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$0.52
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$0.49
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$1.49
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€0.34
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€0.58
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thunderkin Awakener? Basics

Thunderkin Awakener is a Creature — Elemental Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste Whenever this creature attacks, choose target Elemental creature card in your graveyard with toughness less than this creature's toughness. Return that card to the battlefield tapped and attacking. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

How much mana does Thunderkin Awakener cost to cast? Basics

Thunderkin Awakener has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Thunderkin Awakener's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Thunderkin Awakener has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Thunderkin Awakener's current oracle text is: "Haste Whenever this creature attacks, choose target Elemental creature card in your graveyard with toughness less than this creature's toughness. Return that card to the battlefield tapped and attacking. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."

What is the current price of Thunderkin Awakener? Pricing

The current market price for Thunderkin Awakener is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.34 EUR.

Where can I buy Thunderkin Awakener? Pricing

You can purchase Thunderkin Awakener 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.

Thunderkin Awakener normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.52

Is Thunderkin Awakener legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thunderkin Awakener in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thunderkin Awakener legal in Modern? Legality

Thunderkin Awakener is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thunderkin Awakener legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thunderkin Awakener 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 Thunderkin Awakener legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thunderkin Awakener is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thunderkin Awakener legal in Legacy? Legality

Thunderkin Awakener is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thunderkin Awakener legal in Vintage? Legality

Thunderkin Awakener 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 Thunderkin Awakener legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thunderkin Awakener 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 Thunderkin Awakener from? Details

This printing of Thunderkin Awakener is from M20 (M20), with collector number 162.

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

What is Thunderkin Awakener's rarity? Details

Thunderkin Awakener is a rare card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Thunderkin Awakener? Details

Thunderkin Awakener was illustrated by Yongjae Choi.

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

What is Thunderkin Awakener's power and toughness? Details

Thunderkin Awakener is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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