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Thermo-Alchemist

CREATURE — HUMAN SHAMAN Common
The List PLST #EMN-147 EDHREC #1,729
$0.16
+0.0% 7 days

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Thermo-Alchemist price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.

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Thermo-Alchemist Price Summary

Thermo-Alchemist's current headline price is $0.16.

Thermo-Alchemist Printings & Prices

11 printings

Thermo-Alchemist has 11 tracked printings across 9 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including inverted treatments.

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Card Kingdom DBL #164 Foil
CoolStuffInc MID #164 Foil
Card Kingdom INR #403 Foil
CoolStuffInc INR #403 Foil
Card Kingdom INR #403 Nonfoil
Card Kingdom EMN #147 Foil
Card Kingdom DBL #164 Nonfoil
CoolStuffInc INR #403 Nonfoil
Card Kingdom INR #174 Foil
Card Kingdom UMA #151 Foil

Thermo-Alchemist Rules Text & Legality

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Creature — Human Shaman — mana cost {1}{R}

Defender

{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.

Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, untap this creature.

""Madness can't touch a mind ignited by genius.""

Thermo-Alchemist is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.

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Not legal

Thermo-Alchemist Rulings

4 most recent
  • Jan 24, 2025 In a Two-Headed Giant game, Thermo-Alchemist's activated ability deals 1 damage to each of your opponents, resulting in the opposing team losing 2 life.
  • Jan 24, 2025 In a Two-Headed Giant game, Thermo-Alchemist’s activated ability deals 1 damage to each of your opponents, resulting in the opposing team losing 2 life.
  • Jan 24, 2025 Thermo-Alchemist's triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered. Players can cast spells and activate abilities (such as Thermo-Alchemist's own activated ability) after the triggered ability resolves but before the spell that caused it to trigger does.
  • Jan 24, 2025 Thermo-Alchemist’s triggered ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered. Players can cast spells and activate abilities (such as Thermo-Alchemist’s own activated ability) after the triggered ability resolves but before the spell that caused it to trigger does.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

17 printings

Thermo-Alchemist has been reprinted 17 times. The Innistrad Remastered reprint cut the price 82% in 30 days.

Set Date Rarity Treatment Price before Day 1 30 days 90 days
INR #174 2025-01-24 Uncommon Standard
INR #403 2025-01-24 Uncommon Standard
INR #174 2025-01-24 Uncommon Standard
INR #403 2025-01-24 Uncommon Standard
SCD #162 2022-12-02 Common Standard
J22 #83 2022-12-02 Common Standard
J22 #613 2022-12-02 Common Standard
PLST #EMN-147 2022-04-29 Common Standard
DBL #164 2022-01-28 Uncommon Inverted
DBL #164 2022-01-28 Uncommon Inverted

Showing the 10 most recent of 17 printings.

Thermo-Alchemist in Commander

Thermo-Alchemist is the #1,729 most-played card on EDHREC, down 77 places over the last 30 days.

Thermo-Alchemist FAQ

How much is Thermo-Alchemist worth?

Thermo-Alchemist is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.

Is Thermo-Alchemist legal in Commander?

Yes — Thermo-Alchemist is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Thermo-Alchemist been reprinted?

Yes — Thermo-Alchemist has been reprinted 17 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Thermo-Alchemist cheap?

Thermo-Alchemist trades at about $0.16 — 17 reprints keep supply plentiful.

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