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Master Thief
CREATURE — HUMAN ROGUE Uncommon
Magic 2012 EDHREC #16,296
$0.14
+0.0%
7 days
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Master Thief Price Summary
Master Thief's current headline price is $0.14.
Master Thief Printings & Prices
2 printings
Master Thief has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Master Thief: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M12 #64 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M12 #64 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ZNC #30 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #64 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Master Thief Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature enters, gain control of target artifact for as long as you control this creature.
"Possession is ten-tenths of the law."
Master Thief is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Master Thief Rulings
3 most recent
- Sep 22, 2011 If Master Thief ceases to be under your control before its ability resolves, you won’t gain control of the targeted artifact at all.
- Sep 22, 2011 If Master Thief leaves the battlefield, you no longer control it, and its control-change effect ends.
- Sep 22, 2011 If another player gains control of Master Thief, its control-change effect ends. Regaining control of Master Thief won’t cause you to regain control of the artifact.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Master Thief has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZNC #30 | 2020-09-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M12 #64 | 2011-07-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M12 #64 | 2011-07-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
ZNC #30 Master Thief in Commander
Master Thief is the #16,296 most-played card on EDHREC, down 453 places over the last 30 days.
Master Thief FAQ
How much is Master Thief worth?
Master Thief is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Master Thief legal in Commander?
Yes — Master Thief is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Master Thief been reprinted?
Yes — Master Thief has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Master Thief cheap?
Master Thief trades at about $0.14 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#16,296 on EDHREC).