Thornscape Battlemage
Thornscape Battlemage Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thornscape Battlemage is $0.09 (MM3 #142), and the most expensive is $13.48 (PLS #94, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.14, flat over 7 days, up 16.7% over 30 days, up 75.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.14 (2026).
Thornscape Battlemage Printings & Prices
Thornscape Battlemage has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Thornscape Battlemage: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.00 cash for PLS #94 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLS #94 | Foil | $8.00 | $15.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #94 | Foil | $6.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC02 #bk94sb | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #87 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #87 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | WC01 #jt94 | Nonfoil | $0.72 | $1.79 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #142 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #94 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #94 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MM3-142 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Thornscape Battlemage Rules Text & Legality
Kicker {R} and/or {W} (You may pay an additional {R} and/or {W} as you cast this spell.)
When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {R} kicker, it deals 2 damage to any target.
When this creature enters, if it was kicked with its {W} kicker, destroy target artifact.
Thornscape Battlemage is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Thornscape Battlemage 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
Thornscape Battlemage has been reprinted 10 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MM3-142 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #142 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MM3 #142 | 2017-03-17 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDE #42 | 2010-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSB #87 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| TSB #87 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard |
| WC02 #bk94sb | 2002-12-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC01 #jt94 | 2001-08-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLS #94 | 2001-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PLS #94 | 2001-02-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #MM3-142 
MM3 #142 
DDE #42 
TSB #87 
WC02 #bk94sb 
WC01 #jt94 
PLS #94 Thornscape Battlemage in Commander
Thornscape Battlemage is the #28,677 most-played card on EDHREC, down 212 places over the last 30 days.
Thornscape Battlemage FAQ
How much is Thornscape Battlemage worth?
Thornscape Battlemage is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.09 to $13.48 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Thornscape Battlemage legal in Commander?
Yes — Thornscape Battlemage is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Thornscape Battlemage been reprinted?
Yes — Thornscape Battlemage has been reprinted 10 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thornscape Battlemage cheap?
Thornscape Battlemage trades at about $0.14 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,677 on EDHREC).