The Thing
$0.35
$0.35Legendary Creature — Human Hero
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1077
Current Rank
Ink Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring The Thing.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Thing decks.
Chandra, Chill of Compliance+5% Synergy
$43.68
The Theorist, Jace Beleren+5% Synergy
$47.78
Worzel, the Protector+4% Synergy
Ajani Unrelenting+4% Synergy
$49.95
Feroz, Ulgrotha's Warden+3% Synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Thing's abilities and overall game plan.
Doubling Season+46% Synergy
$34.75
Ripples of Potential+44% Synergy
$3.68
Tamiyo, Field Researcher+41% Synergy
$2.40
Flux Channeler+37% Synergy
$3.30
Mutational Advantage+35% Synergy
$7.36
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+34% Synergy
$55.23
Mister Fantastic+33% Synergy
$0.43
Evolution Sage+33% Synergy
$2.51
Deepglow Skate+33% Synergy
$0.31
Ajani Steadfast+32% Synergy
$2.03
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Thing decks.
Three Visits+30% Synergy
$6.28
Farseek+20% Synergy
$0.50
Bloom Tender+19% Synergy
$13.92
Nature's Lore+19% Synergy
$2.86
Faeburrow Elder+16% Synergy
$0.42
Heroic Intervention+14% Synergy
$15.66
Birds of Paradise+12% Synergy
$9.42
Cultivate+12% Synergy
$0.42
Path to Exile+11% Synergy
$1.48
Swords to Plowshares-1% Synergy
$1.56
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Narset, Parter of Veils+9% Synergy
$1.37
Teferi's Protection+5% Synergy
$49.01
Farewell+0% Synergy
$6.06
Smothering Tithe0% Synergy
$61.68
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$135.13
Fierce Guardianship-3% Synergy
$61.71
The One Ring-3% Synergy
$122.69
Enlightened Tutor-4% Synergy
$36.12
Cyclonic Rift-4% Synergy
$39.37
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
$70.17
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Thing's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion+27% Synergy
$3.44
Patrolling Peacemaker+24% Synergy
$0.62
Thrummingbird+24% Synergy
$0.33
Kami of Whispered Hopes+24% Synergy
$4.43
Dreamtide Whale+24% Synergy
$2.96
Invisible Woman+22% Synergy
$0.41
Valeria Richards, Precocious+20% Synergy
$0.98
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian+19% Synergy
$0.41
Ouroboroid+19% Synergy
$34.07
Crystal, Inhuman Princess+19% Synergy
$0.95
Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist+18% Synergy
$0.22
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus+18% Synergy
$1.37
Forgotten Ancient+17% Synergy
$0.33
Human Torch+17% Synergy
$0.37
Onakke Oathkeeper+17% Synergy
$1.98
Lockjaw, Slobbering Teleporter+15% Synergy
$0.33
Medusa, Inhuman Queen+12% Synergy
$0.30
Spark Double+11% Synergy
$11.99
Herald of Secret Streams+11% Synergy
$7.68
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar+11% Synergy
$4.32
Mila, Crafty Companion+11% Synergy
$1.97
Shalai and Hallar+10% Synergy
$6.66
Delighted Halfling+10% Synergy
$30.04
Shalai, Voice of Plenty+10% Synergy
$1.13
Grateful Apparition+9% Synergy
$0.36
Franklin Richards, Ascendant+9% Synergy
$0.26
Kalonian Hydra+9% Synergy
$7.06
Pir, Imaginative Rascal+9% Synergy
$4.82
The Thing, Ben Grimm+8% Synergy
$0.19
Crystalline Crawler+8% Synergy
$0.30
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower+8% Synergy
$39.92
Silent Arbiter+8% Synergy
$10.49
Alicia Masters, Skilled Sculptor+7% Synergy
$0.28
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+7% Synergy
$6.58
Halana and Alena, Partners+7% Synergy
$0.23
H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot+6% Synergy
$0.41
Council of Reeds+6% Synergy
$0.75
Noble Hierarch+6% Synergy
$12.66
Silver Surfer, Galactus's Herald+5% Synergy
$0.36
Invisible Woman, Sue Storm+5% Synergy
$0.24
Galactus, Devourer of Worlds+5% Synergy
$5.07
Willie Lumpkin, Postman+3% Synergy
$0.52
Jennifer Walters+2% Synergy
$8.56
Human Torch, Johnny Storm+2% Synergy
$0.19
Black Bolt, Inhuman King+2% Synergy
$0.16
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards+2% Synergy
$0.30
Namor, Atlantean King+2% Synergy
$0.28
Power Pack+1% Synergy
$0.19
Esper Sentinel-1% Synergy
$62.55
Aragorn, Hornburg Hero-3% Synergy
$2.96
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Thing safe.
Invisible Force Field+15% Synergy
$0.36
Inspiring Call+13% Synergy
$0.42
Clever Concealment+11% Synergy
$5.06
Protection Magic+8% Synergy
$0.35
Experimental Augury+6% Synergy
$0.28
Deflecting Swat+6% Synergy
$72.31
Beast Within+6% Synergy
$0.69
Counterspell+5% Synergy
$3.64
Mana Drain+5% Synergy
$56.50
Bovine Intervention+5% Synergy
$0.25
Galvanic Iteration+4% Synergy
$0.21
Chaos Warp+3% Synergy
$0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse+3% Synergy
$2.98
First Family+3% Synergy
$0.18
Redirect Lightning+2% Synergy
$12.59
Brainstorm+2% Synergy
$1.36
Pongify+1% Synergy
$2.38
Negate-1% Synergy
$0.28
Generous Gift-1% Synergy
$0.94
Dovin's Veto-3% Synergy
$3.80
Arcane Denial-5% Synergy
$1.95
Eladamri's Call-5% Synergy
$13.54
Swan Song-6% Synergy
$10.19
Growth Spiral-17% Synergy
$0.33
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Thing's game plan and control the board.
Damning Verdict+22% Synergy
$11.37
It's Clobberin' Time!+21% Synergy
$0.26
Promise of Loyalty+14% Synergy
$0.30
Blasphemous Act+13% Synergy
$0.98
Nova Flame+10% Synergy
$0.34
Seize the Day+9% Synergy
$2.08
Flame On!+9% Synergy
$0.19
Fantastic Elasticity+9% Synergy
$0.26
Terramorph+8% Synergy
$0.23
Skyshroud Claim+8% Synergy
$0.99
Rishkar's Expertise+7% Synergy
$4.56
Tezzeret's Gambit+7% Synergy
$0.31
Quantum Misalignment+7% Synergy
$4.98
Collective Effort+6% Synergy
$0.20
Ultimate Nullification+6% Synergy
$0.16
Tragic Arrogance+5% Synergy
$0.19
Wave Goodbye+5% Synergy
$2.27
Recurring Insight+5% Synergy
$0.28
Cleansing Nova+5% Synergy
$0.30
Hull Breach+5% Synergy
$0.30
Chandra's Ignition+5% Synergy
$8.72
Deploy the Gatewatch+5% Synergy
$0.37
Fangs of Kalonia+5% Synergy
$0.35
Deep Analysis+5% Synergy
$0.19
Unnatural Restoration+4% Synergy
$1.80
Contentious Plan+4% Synergy
$0.32
Germination Practicum+4% Synergy
$9.11
Into the Time Vortex+3% Synergy
$0.25
Genesis Ultimatum+3% Synergy
$0.60
Kodama's Reach+3% Synergy
$1.80
Cut a Deal+3% Synergy
$0.31
Shared Roots+2% Synergy
$0.41
Expressive Iteration+1% Synergy
$0.24
Ponder+1% Synergy
$3.41
Rampant Growth+0% Synergy
$0.61
Taunt from the Rampart0% Synergy
$0.50
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ichormoon Gauntlet+30% Synergy
$5.41
The Ozolith+25% Synergy
$64.32
The Earth Crystal+23% Synergy
$14.85
The Chain Veil+22% Synergy
$5.85
Lightning Greaves+19% Synergy
$4.83
Swiftfoot Boots+16% Synergy
$2.36
Insight Engine+11% Synergy
$1.31
Unstable Molecule Suit+11% Synergy
$1.60
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+11% Synergy
$7.36
The Millennium Calendar+8% Synergy
$3.97
Darksteel Reactor+7% Synergy
$0.36
The Great Henge+7% Synergy
$66.90
Power Fist+5% Synergy
$14.89
Mirage Mirror+4% Synergy
$0.34
Rings of Brighthearth+4% Synergy
$6.24
The Fantasticar+3% Synergy
$3.55
Negative Zone Portal+2% Synergy
$0.15
Mithril Coat-1% Synergy
$32.31
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Thing's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Terrasymbiosis+32% Synergy
$10.38
Oath of Teferi+30% Synergy
$0.98
Branching Evolution+29% Synergy
$7.91
All Will Be One+29% Synergy
$16.60
Hardened Scales+26% Synergy
$3.91
Brokers Ascendancy+26% Synergy
$2.46
Innkeeper's Talent+23% Synergy
$9.61
Inexorable Tide+21% Synergy
$4.05
Oath of Ajani+19% Synergy
$0.50
Level Up+17% Synergy
$2.57
Resourceful Defense+17% Synergy
$0.34
World War Hulk+15% Synergy
$1.29
Oath of Nissa+13% Synergy
$0.43
Sphere Grid+12% Synergy
$7.91
Cosmic Crucible+12% Synergy
$0.31
Simic Ascendancy+11% Synergy
$0.41
Whirlwind of Thought+10% Synergy
$0.23
Oath of Gideon+9% Synergy
$0.29
Loading Zone+7% Synergy
$1.69
Monologue Tax+7% Synergy
$1.24
Rhythm of the Wild+6% Synergy
$5.37
Path of Discovery+5% Synergy
$0.20
Primal Vigor+5% Synergy
$14.69
Mind's Dilation+4% Synergy
$4.75
Annie Joins Up+4% Synergy
$4.81
Wild Growth+1% Synergy
$0.62
Garruk's Uprising+0% Synergy
$0.52
Sylvan Library-3% Synergy
$27.90
Propaganda-5% Synergy
$2.69
Ghostly Prison-6% Synergy
$6.60
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
$12.49
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Thing to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Wrenn and Realmbreaker+29% Synergy
$5.54
Commodore Guff+27% Synergy
$1.28
Chandra, Torch of Defiance+27% Synergy
$38.92
Teferi, Temporal Archmage+26% Synergy
$0.91
Teferi, Master of Time+23% Synergy
$8.08
Narset Transcendent+20% Synergy
$7.89
Oko, Thief of Crowns+20% Synergy
$5.58
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria+19% Synergy
$5.28
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset+18% Synergy
$4.30
Tezzeret, Artifice Master+17% Synergy
$5.21
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon+16% Synergy
$11.18
Ajani, Sleeper Agent+15% Synergy
$2.09
Narset of the Ancient Way+14% Synergy
$0.67
The Eternal Wanderer+14% Synergy
$1.30
Chandra, Legacy of Fire+13% Synergy
$2.42
Ajani, the Greathearted+12% Synergy
$1.40
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes+12% Synergy
$3.67
Elspeth, Sun's Champion+11% Synergy
$2.27
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets+10% Synergy
$2.01
Ajani, Mentor of Heroes+10% Synergy
$6.69
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage+10% Synergy
$0.80
Ajani, Caller of the Pride+9% Synergy
$0.58
Elspeth, Knight-Errant+8% Synergy
$9.08
Elspeth, Storm Slayer+8% Synergy
$43.61
Teferi, Time Raveler+8% Synergy
$7.26
Ral Zarek+8% Synergy
$0.91
Samut, the Tested+8% Synergy
$0.69
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage+7% Synergy
$5.11
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor+7% Synergy
$3.45
Domri, Anarch of Bolas+7% Synergy
$1.29
Kiora, the Crashing Wave+6% Synergy
$1.35
Teyo, Geometric Tactician+6% Synergy
$9.38
Garruk, Primal Hunter+6% Synergy
$2.23
The Wanderer+6% Synergy
$0.32
Jace, the Mind Sculptor+6% Synergy
$17.76
Jace, Architect of Thought+5% Synergy
$0.38
Vivien Reid+5% Synergy
$0.40
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus+5% Synergy
$2.72
Ajani Unyielding+5% Synergy
$0.58
Nissa, Who Shakes the World+4% Synergy
$4.09
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Karn's Bastion+31% Synergy
$2.22
Baxter Building+23% Synergy
$0.27
Interplanar Beacon+18% Synergy
$0.20
Nesting Grounds+10% Synergy
$0.34
Rogue's Passage+9% Synergy
$0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+4% Synergy
$18.17
Urza's Saga+2% Synergy
$39.19
Reliquary Tower+1% Synergy
$3.68
Temple of the False God+0% Synergy
$0.28
Great Hall of the Citadel-3% Synergy
$0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures-3% Synergy
$49.71
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
$28.90
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Everflowing Chalice+22% Synergy
$0.33
Astral Cornucopia+19% Synergy
$0.27
The Aetherspark+16% Synergy
$22.05
Chromatic Lantern+16% Synergy
$1.01
Aetheric Amplifier+15% Synergy
$0.70
Arcane Signet+15% Synergy
$0.60
Sol Ring+13% Synergy
$1.54
Replicating Ring+9% Synergy
$1.38
Fellwar Stone+8% Synergy
$0.83
The Eternity Elevator+8% Synergy
$2.99
Talisman of Unity+2% Synergy
$3.10
Talisman of Impulse+2% Synergy
$0.36
Talisman of Curiosity+2% Synergy
$0.39
Talisman of Creativity+1% Synergy
$1.91
Talisman of Progress0% Synergy
$0.37
Talisman of Conviction0% Synergy
$0.36
Commander's Sphere-4% Synergy
$0.26
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$2.68
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Thing decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rejuvenating Springs+22% Synergy
$4.66
Bountiful Promenade+16% Synergy
$6.11
Hinterland Harbor+14% Synergy
$0.31
Sunpetal Grove+13% Synergy
$0.36
Spire Garden+13% Synergy
$6.23
Rootbound Crag+11% Synergy
$0.31
Sodden Verdure+11% Synergy
$0.38
Spara's Headquarters+10% Synergy
$13.64
Training Center+10% Synergy
$18.48
Scorched Geyser+10% Synergy
$0.35
Glacial Fortress+9% Synergy
$0.35
Ketria Triome+9% Synergy
$18.10
Sea of Clouds+9% Synergy
$20.12
Clifftop Retreat+8% Synergy
$0.28
Jetmir's Garden+8% Synergy
$17.59
Stomping Ground+8% Synergy
$6.82
Temple Garden+8% Synergy
$7.63
Sulfur Falls+8% Synergy
$0.33
Reflecting Pool+7% Synergy
$15.56
Sacred Foundry+6% Synergy
$10.46
Breeding Pool+6% Synergy
$9.37
Hallowed Fountain+6% Synergy
$7.33
Raugrin Triome+5% Synergy
$15.15
Taiga+5% Synergy
Steam Vents+5% Synergy
$11.66
Exotic Orchard+5% Synergy
$0.28
Forest+5% Synergy
$0.07
Savannah+5% Synergy
Tropical Island+4% Synergy
Tundra+4% Synergy
$3000.00
Plateau+4% Synergy
$381.37
Volcanic Island+3% Synergy
Spectator Seating+3% Synergy
$6.44
Cinder Glade+3% Synergy
$0.29
Fabled Passage+3% Synergy
$1.17
Canopy Vista+2% Synergy
$0.29
Plains+2% Synergy
$0.09
Island+2% Synergy
$0.05
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.08
City of Brass+1% Synergy
$12.07
Command Tower+0% Synergy
$0.30
Prairie Stream0% Synergy
$0.33
Path of Ancestry0% Synergy
$0.26
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$37.12
Wooded Foothills-3% Synergy
$19.91
Windswept Heath-3% Synergy
$12.28
Flooded Strand-4% Synergy
$15.86
Arid Mesa-6% Synergy
$33.69
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$39.94
Evolving Wilds-12% Synergy
$0.25
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