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The Thing
Price history
The Thing price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.83.
The Thing Price Summary
The Thing's current headline price is $0.83.
The Thing Printings & Prices
The Thing has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
All finishes
Sell The Thing: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MSC #4 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MSC #4 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MSC #878 | Surge Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MSC #4 | Foil | — | — | — |
The Thing Rules Text & Legality
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At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you've cast a noncreature spell this turn, put four +1/+1 counters on The Thing.
Whenever The Thing attacks, you may pay {R}{G}{W}{U}. When you do, double the number of each kind of counter on any number of target permanents you control.
The Thing is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Thing has been reprinted 2 times. The Marvel Super Heroes Commander reprint cut the price 94% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC #4 | 2026-06-26 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — |
| MSC #4 | 2026-06-26 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — |
The Thing in Commander
The Thing is the #15,740 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1,681 places over the last 30 days.
The Thing FAQ
How much is The Thing worth?
The Thing is worth about $0.83 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is The Thing legal in Commander?
Yes — The Thing is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has The Thing been reprinted?
Yes — The Thing has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Thing cheap?
The Thing trades at about $0.83 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,740 on EDHREC).