Thwart
Thwart Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thwart is $0.98 (PLST #MMQ-108), and the most expensive is $91.23 (MMQ #108, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.98, up 4.3% over 7 days, up 3.2% over 30 days, up 7.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.78 (2024).
Thwart Printings & Prices
Thwart has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Thwart: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $75.00 cash for MMQ #108 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #108 | Foil | $75.00 | $149.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #108 | Foil | $60.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #108 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #108 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | WC01 #ab108 | Nonfoil | $1.60 | $3.49 | 54% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MMQ-108 | Nonfoil | $0.36 | $1.79 | 80% |
Thwart Rules Text & Legality
You may return three Islands you control to their owner's hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Counter target spell.
Thwart is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Thwart has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #MMQ-108 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC01 #ab108 | 2001-08-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MMQ #108 | 1999-10-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MMQ #108 | 1999-10-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #MMQ-108 
WC01 #ab108 
MMQ #108 Thwart in Commander
Thwart is the #15,429 most-played card on EDHREC, down 87 places over the last 30 days.
Thwart FAQ
How much is Thwart worth?
Thwart is worth about $0.98 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.98 to $91.23 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Thwart legal in Commander?
Yes — Thwart is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Thwart been reprinted?
Yes — Thwart has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thwart cheap?
Thwart trades at about $0.98 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,429 on EDHREC).