Battlefield Thaumaturge
Battlefield Thaumaturge Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Battlefield Thaumaturge is $0.30 (JOU #31), and the most expensive is $0.60 (JOU #31, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.30, down 3.2% over 7 days, up 3.5% over 30 days, up 20.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.48 (2024).
Battlefield Thaumaturge Printings & Prices
Battlefield Thaumaturge has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Battlefield Thaumaturge: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.16 cash for JOU #31 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JOU #31 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| starcitygames | JOU #31 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | JOU #31 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JOU #31 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Battlefield Thaumaturge Rules Text & Legality
Each instant and sorcery spell you cast costs {1} less to cast for each creature it targets.
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, this creature gains hexproof until end of turn.
Battlefield Thaumaturge is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Battlefield Thaumaturge Rulings
- Apr 26, 2014 Battlefield Thaumaturge's first ability doesn't change that spell's mana cost or mana value. It changes only the amount you actually pay (the “total cost” of the spell).
- Apr 26, 2014 Heroic abilities will resolve before the spell that caused them to trigger.
- Apr 26, 2014 Heroic abilities will trigger only once per spell, even if that spell targets the creature with the heroic ability multiple times.
- Apr 26, 2014 Heroic abilities won't trigger when a copy of a spell is created on the stack or when a spell's targets are changed to include a creature with a heroic ability.
- Apr 26, 2014 The cost reduction created by Battlefield Thaumaturge's first ability can reduce only the generic portion of the spell's total cost. Colored mana requirements aren't affected.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Battlefield Thaumaturge has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOU #31 | 2014-05-02 | Rare | Standard |
| JOU #31 | 2014-05-02 | Rare | Standard |
JOU #31 Battlefield Thaumaturge in Commander
Battlefield Thaumaturge is the #13,861 most-played card on EDHREC, down 41 places over the last 30 days.
Battlefield Thaumaturge FAQ
How much is Battlefield Thaumaturge worth?
Battlefield Thaumaturge is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $0.30 to $0.60 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Battlefield Thaumaturge legal in Commander?
Yes — Battlefield Thaumaturge is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Battlefield Thaumaturge been reprinted?
Yes — Battlefield Thaumaturge has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Battlefield Thaumaturge cheap?
Battlefield Thaumaturge trades at about $0.30 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,861 on EDHREC).