The Thing
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Legendary Creature — Human Hero

New Cards
Recent-set cards that The Thing players are trying out in +1/+1 Counters decks.
High Synergy Cards
The highest-synergy picks for The Thing's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.
Ripples of Potential
Evolution Sage
Innkeeper's Talent
Terrasymbiosis
Hardened Scales
Mutational Advantage
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
Flux Channeler
Doubling Season
ThrummingbirdTop Cards
The staple cards most The Thing +1/+1 Counters decks run as their core.
The Ozolith
Three Visits
Farseek
Faeburrow Elder
Nature's Lore
Annie Joins Up
Path to Exile
Birds of Paradise
Cultivate
Swords to PlowsharesGame Changers
High-impact bombs that can take over a The Thing +1/+1 Counters game on their own.
Ancient Tomb
Farewell
Teferi's Protection
Enlightened Tutor
Smothering Tithe
Rhystic StudyCreatures
Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in The Thing decks, from early pressure to payoff.
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Dreamtide Whale
Ouroboroid
Patrolling Peacemaker
Deepglow Skate
Forgotten Ancient
Kalonian Hydra
Herald of Secret Streams
Evolution Witness
Onakke Oathkeeper
Fathom Mage
Incubation Druid
Delighted Halfling
Bloom Tender
Esper Sentinel
Noble HierarchInstants
Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep The Thing's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.
Inspiring Call
Chaos Warp
Experimental Augury
Counterspell
Mana Drain
Brainstorm
Invisible Force Field
Heroic Intervention
Protection Magic
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Stroke of Midnight
Bovine Intervention
Force of Vigor
Thing Swing
Deflecting Swat
Into the Flood Maw
Beast Within
Clever Concealment
Veil of Summer
Dovin's Veto
First Family
Arcane Denial
Negate
Manamorphose
Generous Gift
Swan Song
Growth SpiralSorceries
Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for The Thing.
Damning Verdict
Unnatural Restoration
Contentious Plan
Tezzeret's Gambit
Deep Analysis
Wave Goodbye
Requisition Raid
Chandra's Ignition
Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Nova Flame
Ponder
Blasphemous Act
Ultimate Nullification
Genesis Ultimatum
Shared Roots
Expressive Iteration
Skyshroud Claim
Fantastic Elasticity
Bala Ged Recovery
Quantum Misalignment
Flame On!
Hull Breach
Taunt from the Rampart
Rampant Growth
Kodama's ReachUtility Artifacts
Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The Thing +1/+1 Counters decks.
The Earth Crystal
Ichormoon Gauntlet
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
The Chain Veil
Lightning Greaves
The Great Henge
Insight Engine
The Millennium Calendar
Swiftfoot Boots
Darksteel Reactor
Agent's Toolkit
Eternity Vessel
Hulkbuster Armor
Unstable Molecule SuitEnchantments
Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in The Thing decks.
Branching Evolution
All Will Be One
Inexorable Tide
Resourceful Defense
Level Up
Brokers Ascendancy
Oath of Teferi
Sphere Grid
Primal Vigor
Oath of Ajani
Court of Garenbrig
Oath of Nissa
Loading Zone
Beorn's Hospitality
World War Hulk
Simic Ascendancy
Claim the Kingdom
Rhythm of the Wild
Oath of Gideon
Unnatural Growth
Mayael's Aria
Uncover the Moon-Letters
Thickest in the Thicket
Teferi's Talent
Dancing from Dark to Dawn
Asceticism
Training Regimen
Whirlwind of Thought
Garruk's Uprising
Utopia Sprawl
Monologue Tax
Cosmic Crucible
Wild Growth
Sylvan Library
Gleaming Splendor
Ghostly Prison
PropagandaPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that back up The Thing's +1/+1 Counters game plan.
Ajani Steadfast
Teferi, Master of Time
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
Oko, Thief of Crowns
Chandra, Legacy of Fire
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Ajani, the Greathearted
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
Narset Transcendent
Ajani, Sleeper Agent
The Eternal Wanderer
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
Teferi, Time Raveler
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
Narset of the Ancient Way
Ajani, Valiant Protector
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
Elspeth Resplendent
Basri Ket
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
Ajani, Mentor of Heroes
Vivien Reid
Ral Zarek
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
Ajani Unrelenting
The Theorist, Jace BelerenUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in The Thing +1/+1 Counters decks.
Karn's Bastion
Nesting Grounds
Mosswort Bridge
Interplanar Beacon
Abandoned Air Temple
Multiversal Passage
Rogue's Passage
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Boseiju, Who Endures
Otawara, Soaring City
Reliquary TowerMana Artifacts
Mana rocks and fixing to power out The Thing's +1/+1 Counters strategy.
Everflowing Chalice
Astral Cornucopia
Aetheric Amplifier
Replicating Ring
Fellwar Stone
The Aetherspark
Chromatic Orrery
Sol Ring
Arcane Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Thought Vessel
Commander's SphereLands
The mana base behind The Thing's +1/+1 Counters decks.
Sunpetal Grove
Hinterland Harbor
Rootbound Crag
Exotic Orchard
Glacial Fortress
Fabled Passage
Clifftop Retreat
Rejuvenating Springs
Sundown Pass
Training Center
Island
Spire Garden
Sulfur Falls
Forest
Bountiful Promenade
Plains
Sodden Verdure
Mountain
Seaside Citadel
Sea of Clouds
Temple Garden
Breeding Pool
Spara's Headquarters
Taiga
Canopy Vista
Tropical Island
Command Tower
City of Brass
Tundra
Reflecting Pool
Jetmir's Garden
Stomping Ground
Sacred Foundry
Frontier Bivouac
Jungle Shrine
Wooded Foothills
Misty Rainforest
Ketria Triome
Cinder Glade
Hallowed Fountain
Path of Ancestry
Windswept Heath
Raugrin Triome
Steam Vents
Prairie Stream
Flooded Strand
Terramorphic Expanse
Arid Mesa
Evolving Wilds
Scalding TarnSimilar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Thing: +1/+1 Counters.
Niambi, Faithful Healer
Vorthos, Steward of Myth
Worzel, the Protector
Arzakon
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Astonishing Spider-Man
Aunt May
Catti-brie of Mithral Hall
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
Jason Bright, Glowing Prophet
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
Sokka, Tenacious Tactician
Halana, Kessig Ranger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Blor the Impervious
Lu Su, Wu Advisor
Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tana, the Bloodsower
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
Aurelia, Exemplar of Justice
Aang, Swift Savior
Bast, Panther Goddess
Beast, Erudite Aerialist
Berta, Wise Extrapolator
Bosco, Just a Bear
Cait, Cage Brawler
Chorus of the Conclave
Crystal, Inhuman Princess
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
Emissary Green
Ennis, Debate Moderator
Ferrafor, Young Yew
Flatman
Flopsie, Bumi's Buddy
Genghis Frog