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Thorn of the Black Rose
CREATURE — HUMAN ASSASSIN Common
Commander Masters EDHREC #9,647
$0.17
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Thorn of the Black Rose Price Summary
Thorn of the Black Rose's current headline price is $0.17.
Thorn of the Black Rose Printings & Prices
4 printings
Thorn of the Black Rose has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Thorn of the Black Rose: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #48 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #48 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #190 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #154 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #190 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #48 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CN2-48 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #190 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #154 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Thorn of the Black Rose Rules Text & Legality
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When this creature enters, you become the monarch.
"If bribery and intimidation fail, Marchesa turns to her favorite form of persuasion."
Thorn of the Black Rose is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Thorn of the Black Rose Rulings
5 most recent
- Nov 10, 2020 If combat damage dealt to the monarch causes that player to lose the game, the triggered ability that causes the controller of the attacking creature to become the monarch doesn't resolve. In most cases, the controller of the attacking creature will still become the monarch as it is likely their turn.
- Nov 10, 2020 If the monarch leaves the game during another player's turn, that player becomes the monarch. If the monarch leaves the game during their turn, the next player in turn order becomes the monarch.
- Nov 10, 2020 If the triggered ability that causes the monarch to draw a card goes on the stack and a different player becomes the monarch before that ability resolves, the first player will still draw the card.
- Nov 10, 2020 The game starts with no monarch. Once an effect makes one player the monarch, the game will have exactly one monarch from that point forward. As a player becomes the monarch, the current monarch (if any) ceases being the monarch.
- Nov 10, 2020 There are two inherent triggered abilities associated with being the monarch. These triggered abilities have no source and are controlled by the player who was the monarch at the time the abilities triggered. The full texts of these abilities are "At the beginning of the monarch's end step, that player draws a card" and "Whenever a creature deals combat damage to the monarch, its controller becomes the monarch."
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Thorn of the Black Rose has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #190 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| CMM #190 | 2023-08-04 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #CN2-48 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| CMR #154 | 2020-11-20 | Common | Standard |
| CMR #154 | 2020-11-20 | Common | Standard |
| CN2 #48 | 2016-08-26 | Common | Standard |
| CN2 #48 | 2016-08-26 | Common | Standard |
PLST #CN2-48 
CMR #154 
CN2 #48 Thorn of the Black Rose in Commander
Thorn of the Black Rose is the #9,647 most-played card on EDHREC, down 363 places over the last 30 days.
Thorn of the Black Rose FAQ
How much is Thorn of the Black Rose worth?
Thorn of the Black Rose is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Thorn of the Black Rose legal in Commander?
Yes — Thorn of the Black Rose is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Thorn of the Black Rose been reprinted?
Yes — Thorn of the Black Rose has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thorn of the Black Rose cheap?
Thorn of the Black Rose trades at about $0.17 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,647 on EDHREC).