Thorn Lieutenant
Thorn Lieutenant Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thorn Lieutenant is $0.18 (M19 #203), and the most expensive is $1.59 (PM19 #203p, Promo Pack, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.18, down 10.0% over 7 days, down 5.3% over 30 days, up 5.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.45 (2026).
Thorn Lieutenant Printings & Prices
Thorn Lieutenant has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Thorn Lieutenant: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.90 cash for PM19 #203p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PM19 #203p | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PM19 #203p | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.69 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #203 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | PM19 #203s | Foil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | GN3 #109 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #203 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Thorn Lieutenant Rules Text & Legality
Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, create a 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature token.
{5}{G}: This creature gets +4/+4 until end of turn.
Thorn Lieutenant is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Thorn Lieutenant Rulings
- Jul 13, 2018 Thorn Lieutenant's triggered ability resolves before the spell or ability that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell or ability is countered.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Thorn Lieutenant has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GN3 #109 | 2022-10-14 | Rare | Standard |
| PM19 #203s | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Prerelease |
| M19 #203 | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| M19 #203 | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| PM19 #203p | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PM19 #203p | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Promo Pack |
GN3 #109 
PM19 #203s 
M19 #203 Thorn Lieutenant in Commander
Thorn Lieutenant is the #21,524 most-played card on EDHREC, down 329 places over the last 30 days.
Thorn Lieutenant FAQ
How much is Thorn Lieutenant worth?
Thorn Lieutenant is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.18 to $1.59 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Thorn Lieutenant legal in Commander?
Yes — Thorn Lieutenant is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Thorn Lieutenant been reprinted?
Yes — Thorn Lieutenant has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thorn Lieutenant cheap?
Thorn Lieutenant trades at about $0.18 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,524 on EDHREC).