The Thing
Legendary Creature — Human Hero · Mythic
The Thing is currently worth about $1.05 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 2 copies.
Trample 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 RGWU. When you do, double the number of each kind of counter on any number of target permanents you control.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 6
- Color identity
- G · R · U · W
- Type line
- Legendary Creature — Human Hero
- Keywords
- Trample, Double
- Rarity
- Mythic
- First printed
- 2026
- Artist
- Darius Zablockis
- P/T
- 5/5
Playability
#18112 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Super Heroes Commander | 878 | Mythic | — | $3.92 |
| Marvel Super Heroes Commander | 4 | Mythic | $1.05 | $0.40 |
Price intelligence
Marvel Super Heroes Commander #878 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $3.92 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$3.87 – $5.23 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is The Thing worth?
The Thing is currently worth about $1.05 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.40 to $3.92 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was The Thing printed in?
The Thing has been printed in 1 set, including Marvel Super Heroes Commander.
Can I buy The Thing on RareWell?
No copies of The Thing are listed right now, but collectors list cards daily — and if you own one, you can list it for sale or trade in minutes, free.
Is The Thing legal in Commander?
Yes — The Thing is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is The Thing legal in Modern?
The Thing is not currently legal in Modern.
Is The Thing on the Reserved List?
No — The Thing is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Marvel Super Heroes Commander
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