What is the current resale value of this Ungraded Thorn Elemental?

The current resale value for this Ungraded Thorn Elemental is not specified in the provided facts.

Is this card rare in Magic 8th Edition?

The card is from the Magic 8th Edition set.

Can I buy this card in its foil condition?

Yes, this listing is for the Thorn Elemental [Foil] card.

Thorn Elemental [Foil] #283 — Magic 8th Edition Card Value

Name: Thorn Elemental [Foil] #283 — Magic 8th Edition Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic 8th Edition

What the Thorn Elemental [Foil] #283 card from Magic 8th Edition is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Thorn Elemental [Foil] #283 value — Ungraded $2. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Magic 8th EditionGame · Magic

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For the lowest cost to own Thorn Elemental #283, purchase the Standard version for $1. The Foil version at $2 offers a slight aesthetic upgrade, but in this case, the premium doesn't justify the extra cost. Buyers prioritizing saving should stick to the Standard. Those willing to spend the extra dollar for the Foil are buying a minor collectible variation, not significant scarcity or edition difference.

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Foil— this pageThorn Elemental [Foil] #283 — Magic 8th Edition Card Value$1.75—eBay ↗

StandardThorn Elemental #283 — Magic 8th Edition Card Value$0.68—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Thorn Elemental [Foil] #283 (Magic 8th Edition)$1.75

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic 8th Edition
Game: Magic

Thorn Elemental [Foil] #283 (Magic 8th Edition) card value

An ungraded Thorn Elemental [Foil] #283 from Magic 8th Edition averages around $2. A Grade 9 copy runs about null, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$2	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current resale value of this Ungraded Thorn Elemental?: The current resale value for this Ungraded Thorn Elemental is not specified in the provided facts.
Is this card rare in Magic 8th Edition?: The card is from the Magic 8th Edition set.
Can I buy this card in its foil condition?: Yes, this listing is for the Thorn Elemental [Foil] card.