Thorn of Amethyst Proxy
Artifact · Lorwyn · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (7)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 386z | 2023-06-23 | — |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 386 | 2023-06-23 | $13.06 |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 356 | 2023-06-23 | $2.43 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 123 | 2022-11-18 | $0.54 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 123z | 2022-11-18 | — |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 60 | 2022-11-18 | $0.69 |
| Lorwyn | 262 | 2007-10-12 | $1.25 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Thorn of Amethyst cost?
Around $1.25 on the open market for the Lorwyn printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Thorn of Amethyst proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Thorn of Amethyst proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.