Thorn Elemental
Thorn Elemental Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thorn Elemental is $0.21 (DOM #185), and the most expensive is $44.54 (UDS #123, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.84, up 300.0% over 7 days, up 250.0% over 30 days, up 281.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.84 (2026).
Thorn Elemental Printings & Prices
Thorn Elemental has 9 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Thorn Elemental: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $24.00 cash for UDS #123 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UDS #123 | Foil | $24.00 | $39.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #123 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | UDS #123 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | S99 #147 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | 8ED #283 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #273 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.59 | 86% |
| Card Kingdom | DOM #185 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #283 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | UDS #123 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | DOM #185 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Thorn Elemental Rules Text & Legality
You may have this creature assign its combat damage as though it weren't blocked.
Thorn Elemental is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Thorn Elemental Rulings
- Apr 27, 2018 If blocked by a creature with banding, the defending player decides whether or not the damage is assigned “as though it weren’t blocked”.
- Apr 27, 2018 When assigning combat damage, you choose whether you want to assign all damage to blocking creatures, or if you want to assign all of it to the player or planeswalker this creature is attacking. You can’t split the damage assignment between them.
- Apr 27, 2018 You can decide to assign damage to the defending player or planeswalker even if the blocking creature has protection from green or damage preventing effects on it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Thorn Elemental has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOM #185 | 2018-04-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DOM #185 | 2018-04-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #283★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #283 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #273 | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| 7ED #273★ | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| S99 #147 | 1999-07-01 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #123 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
| UDS #123 | 1999-06-07 | Rare | Standard |
| O90P #11 | 1998-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
DOM #185 
8ED #283★ 
7ED #273 
S99 #147 
UDS #123 
O90P #11 Thorn Elemental in Commander
Thorn Elemental is the #18,070 most-played card on EDHREC.
Thorn Elemental FAQ
How much is Thorn Elemental worth?
Thorn Elemental is worth about $0.84 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.21 to $44.54 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Thorn Elemental legal in Commander?
Yes — Thorn Elemental is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Thorn Elemental been reprinted?
Yes — Thorn Elemental has been reprinted 10 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thorn Elemental cheap?
Thorn Elemental trades at about $0.84 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,070 on EDHREC).