Thalia, Guardian of Thraben

{1}{W} · Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

First strike Noncreature spells cost {1} more to cast.

Rulings (4)

Mar 16, 2018 · To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.

Mar 16, 2018 · Thalia's ability affects each spell that's not a creature spell, including your own.

Nov 19, 2021 · To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.

Nov 19, 2021 · Thalia's ability affects each spell that's not a creature spell, including your own.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=178 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Selesnya Zenith	Legacy	100%	4×	3
Winota, Joiner of Forces	cEDH	100%	1×	1
Death & Taxes	Legacy	63.6%	1–4×	44
Other Aggro	Vintage	33.3%	4×	3
Energy	Legacy	31.3%	2–3×	64
Abzan Zenith	Legacy	25%	4×	4
Initiative	Vintage	10.2%	1–4×	59

Data as of Jul 4, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

Thalia, Guardian of Thraben

Where it’s played now

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