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Thermo-Alchemist Starter Commander Decks MTG card
SCD #162 · Art by Raymond Swanland
SCD set symbol, CommonStarter Commander Decks#162Common

Thermo-Alchemist

Creature · Human ShamanDefender
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SCD #162 nonfoil
$0.15 −6.3% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−11.8%
EDHREC rank
#1,773 Down 33 in 30 days

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Thermo-Alchemist Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.15, down 6.3% over 7 days, down 11.8% over 30 days, down 16.7% over 90 days.

Thermo-Alchemist Price History

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Thermo-Alchemist Printings & Prices

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

SCD set symbol, CommonSCD #162
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PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #EMN-147
EMN set symbol, CommonEMN #147
J22 set symbol, CommonJ22 #613
MID set symbol, UncommonMID #164
UMA set symbol, CommonUMA #151
J22 set symbol, CommonJ22 #83
JMP set symbol, CommonJMP #365
INR set symbol, UncommonINR #174
INR set symbol, UncommonINR #403
Retro Frame
DBL set symbol, UncommonDBL #164
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Card KingdomDBL #164Foil
CoolStuffIncMID #164Foil
Card KingdomINR #403Foil
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Card KingdomDBL #164Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncINR #403Nonfoil
Card KingdomINR #403Nonfoil
Card KingdomEMN #147Foil
Card KingdomUMA #151Foil
Card KingdomINR #174Foil

Thermo-Alchemist Rules Text & Legality

Thermo-Alchemist

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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Thermo-Alchemist Rulings

  • 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

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

  • Jan 28, 2022DBL set symbol, UncommonInnistrad: Double Feature · InvertedDBL #164
  • Jan 28, 2022DBL set symbol, UncommonInnistrad: Double Feature · Inverted, foilDBL #164
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #EMN-147
  • Dec 2, 2022J22 set symbol, CommonJumpstart 2022J22 #613
  • Dec 2, 2022J22 set symbol, CommonJumpstart 2022J22 #83
  • Dec 2, 2022SCD set symbol, CommonStarter Commander DecksSCD #162
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #403
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #174
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #403
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #174

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Thermo-Alchemist in Commander

Thermo-Alchemist is the #1,773 most-played card on EDHREC, down 33 places over the last 30 days.

#1,773 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 33 in 30 days

Thermo-Alchemist FAQ

How much is Thermo-Alchemist worth?

Thermo-Alchemist is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $0.15; 17 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Thermo-Alchemist?

Cards that fill a similar role include Electrostatic Field, Unruly Catapult, Guttersnipe.