Thermo-Alchemist
Thermo-Alchemist Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thermo-Alchemist is $0.18 (PLST #EMN-147), and the most expensive is $23.99 (DBL #164, Inverted, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.18, flat over 7 days, up 5.9% over 30 days, down 10.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.90 (2026).
Thermo-Alchemist Printings & Prices
Thermo-Alchemist has 11 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted treatments.
Sell Thermo-Alchemist: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.40 cash for DBL #164 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DBL #164 | Foil | $8.40 | $13.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | INR #403 | Foil | $2.80 | $6.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | INR #403 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DBL #164 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | EMN #147 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | INR #403 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | MID #164 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | INR #174 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #151 | Foil | $0.10 | $0.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | INR #174 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.39 | 85% |
Thermo-Alchemist Rules Text & Legality
Defender
{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, untap this creature.
Thermo-Alchemist is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Thermo-Alchemist Rulings
- Jan 24, 2025 In a Two-Headed Giant game, Thermo-Alchemist’s activated ability deals 1 damage to each of your opponents, resulting in the opposing team losing 2 life.
- Jan 24, 2025 Thermo-Alchemist’s triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered. Players can cast spells and activate abilities (such as Thermo-Alchemist’s own activated ability) after the triggered ability resolves but before the spell that caused it to trigger does.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Thermo-Alchemist has been reprinted 17 times. The Innistrad Remastered reprint cut the price 82% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR #174 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.29 | $0.14 | $0.12 | $0.18 |
| INR #403 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.99 | $0.34 | $0.18 | $0.23 |
| INR #174 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.40 | $1.26 | $0.11 | $0.18 |
| INR #403 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | $1.99 | $1.84 | $1.34 | $1.38 |
| SCD #162 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| J22 #83 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| J22 #613 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #EMN-147 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DBL #164 | 2022-01-28 | Uncommon | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| DBL #164 | 2022-01-28 | Uncommon | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
INR #174 
SCD #162 
J22 #83 
PLST #EMN-147 
DBL #164 Showing the 10 most recent of 17 printings.
Thermo-Alchemist in Commander
Thermo-Alchemist is the #1,652 most-played card on EDHREC, down 18 places over the last 30 days.
Thermo-Alchemist FAQ
How much is Thermo-Alchemist worth?
Thermo-Alchemist is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.18 to $23.99 across 11 tracked printings.
Is Thermo-Alchemist legal in Commander?
Yes — Thermo-Alchemist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Thermo-Alchemist been reprinted?
Yes — Thermo-Alchemist has been reprinted 17 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thermo-Alchemist cheap?
Thermo-Alchemist trades at about $0.18 — 17 reprints keep supply plentiful.