Thicket Elemental
Thicket Elemental Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thicket Elemental is $0.21 (DDR #21), and the most expensive is $12.52 (INV #214, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, up 6.1% over 7 days, up 52.2% over 30 days, up 40.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.35 (2026).
Thicket Elemental Printings & Prices
Thicket Elemental has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Thicket Elemental: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.00 cash for INV #214 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | INV #214 | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | INV #214 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDR #21 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | INV #214 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Thicket Elemental Rules Text & Legality
Kicker {1}{G} (You may pay an additional {1}{G} as you cast this spell.)
When this creature enters, if it was kicked, you may reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card. If you do, put that card onto the battlefield and shuffle all other cards revealed this way into your library.
Thicket Elemental is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Thicket Elemental Rulings
- Nov 8, 2024 If a card or token enters as a copy of a permanent, the new permanent isn't kicked, even if the original was.
- Nov 8, 2024 If a spell's kicker cost was paid, the spell is "kicked."
- Nov 8, 2024 If you copy a kicked spell on the stack, the copy is also kicked. If the copied spell is a permanent spell, the token the copy of that spell becomes when it enters is also kicked.
- Nov 8, 2024 If you put a permanent with a kicker ability onto the battlefield without casting it, you can't kick it.
- Nov 8, 2024 The kicker ability doesn't let you pay a kicker cost more than once.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Thicket Elemental has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDR #21 | 2016-09-02 | Rare | Standard |
| INV #214 | 2000-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
| INV #214 | 2000-10-02 | Rare | Standard |
DDR #21 
INV #214 Thicket Elemental in Commander
Thicket Elemental is the #19,749 most-played card on EDHREC, down 300 places over the last 30 days.
Thicket Elemental FAQ
How much is Thicket Elemental worth?
Thicket Elemental is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.21 to $12.52 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Thicket Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Thicket Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Thicket Elemental been reprinted?
Yes — Thicket Elemental has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thicket Elemental cheap?
Thicket Elemental trades at about $0.35 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,749 on EDHREC).