The Thing

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NameThe Thing
TypeLegendary creature — human hero
DescriptionTrample 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 Icons of mtgIcons of mtgIcons of mtgIcons of mtg. When you do, double the number of each kind of counter on any nSee more
ArtistDarius Zablockis
SetMarvel Super Heroes Commander #878
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About The Thing

The Thing, Legendary creature — human hero, designed by Darius Zablockis first released in Dec, 2025 in the set Marvel Super Heroes Commander and was printed exactly in 2 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of ₱ 243.85.

The Thing would fit best in a 4‑color (RGWU) counters or “spells-matter” midrange deck that can reliably cast noncreature spells before combat and generate various counters (e.g., +1/+1, loyalty, shield, or keyword counters) to maximize the attack trigger; it pairs especially well with token strategies using +1/+1 counters, planeswalkers, and cards like Hardened Scales or Doubling Season to snowball value. However, at six mana plus a four-color activation cost, it’s very demanding and slow for competitive formats, where cards like Atraxa, Praetors’ Voice (proliferate and strong keywords), Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider (counter doubling with less setup), or Jetmir, Nexus of Revels (immediate board impact in multicolor aggro) are generally stronger and more efficient; even Doubling Season itself often provides more reliable value. As such, this card would likely be best as a flashy Commander build-around in a 4‑color counters deck rather than a competitive staple in faster formats.

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Frequently asked questions about The Thing

What type of card is The Thing?

The Thing is a Legendary creature — human hero card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.

What does The Thing do?

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 {R}{G}{W}{U}. When you do, double the number of each kind of counter on any number of target permanents you control.

How much does The Thing cost?

The Thing currently starts at ₱ 243.85. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.

What set is The Thing from?

The Thing was first released in the set Marvel Super Heroes Commander, illustrated by Darius Zablockis.

Is The Thing legal to play?

Legality depends on the tournament format -- The Thing can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.