Thunderclap Drake
Thunderclap Drake Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thunderclap Drake is $0.63 (SOC #204), and the most expensive is $5.60 (OTC #53, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.63, up 6.8% over 7 days, down 1.6% over 30 days, down 38.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.77 (2026).
Thunderclap Drake Printings & Prices
Thunderclap Drake has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Thunderclap Drake: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.50 cash for OTC #53; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | OTC #53 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | $4.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | SOC #204 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | OTC #17 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | $2.99 | 83% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOC #204 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Thunderclap Drake Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Instant and sorcery spells you cast cost {1} less to cast.
{2}{U}, Sacrifice this creature: When you next cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn, copy it for each time you've cast your commander from the command zone this game. You may choose new targets for the copies.
Thunderclap Drake is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Thunderclap Drake Rulings
- Apr 12, 2024 If a spell that's copied has an X whose value was determined as it was cast, the copies will have the same value of X.
- Apr 12, 2024 If the spell that's copied divides damage or distributes counters among a number of targets, the division and number of targets can't be changed.
- Apr 12, 2024 If the spell that's copied is modal (that is, it says "Choose one —" or the like), the copies will have the same mode or modes. You can't choose different ones.
- Apr 12, 2024 If you have multiple commanders, you'll copy the next instant or sorcery spell you cast this turn for each time you've cast either of them. For example, if you've cast one commander once and one twice, you'll copy that spell three times.
- Apr 12, 2024 The copies made by Thunderclap Drake's delayed triggered ability are created on the stack, so they're not "cast."
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Thunderclap Drake has been reprinted 4 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 65% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #204 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $2.91 | $5.18 | $1.03 | $0.59 |
| SOC #204 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| OTC #53 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Extended Art | $3.99 | $1.16 | $2.24 | $2.63 |
| OTC #17 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Standard | $5.09 | $1.30 | $3.99 | $4.81 |
SOC #204 
OTC #53 Thunderclap Drake in Commander
Thunderclap Drake is the #2,121 most-played card on EDHREC, down 13 places over the last 30 days.
Thunderclap Drake FAQ
How much is Thunderclap Drake worth?
Thunderclap Drake is worth about $0.63 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.63 to $5.60 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Thunderclap Drake legal in Commander?
Yes — Thunderclap Drake is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Thunderclap Drake been reprinted?
Yes — Thunderclap Drake has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thunderclap Drake cheap?
Thunderclap Drake trades at about $0.63 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.