Quick Answer

Unquenchable Thirst is a common Enchantment — Aura from HOU (HOU) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Unquenchable Thirst MTG card

Unquenchable Thirst

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature When this Aura enters, if you control a Desert or there is a Desert card in your graveyard, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 HOU HOU 🎨 Jeremy Wilson
Enchant

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$0.02
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$0.14
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.05
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€0.20
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unquenchable Thirst? Basics

Unquenchable Thirst is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature When this Aura enters, if you control a Desert or there is a Desert card in your graveyard, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

How much mana does Unquenchable Thirst cost to cast? Basics

Unquenchable Thirst has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Unquenchable Thirst's mana cost of {1}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Unquenchable Thirst has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Unquenchable Thirst's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature When this Aura enters, if you control a Desert or there is a Desert card in your graveyard, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

What is the current price of Unquenchable Thirst? Pricing

The current market price for Unquenchable Thirst is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Unquenchable Thirst? Pricing

You can purchase Unquenchable Thirst from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Unquenchable Thirst normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.14

Is Unquenchable Thirst legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Unquenchable Thirst in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Unquenchable Thirst legal in Modern? Legality

Unquenchable Thirst is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Unquenchable Thirst legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Unquenchable Thirst is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Unquenchable Thirst legal in Pioneer? Legality

Unquenchable Thirst is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Unquenchable Thirst legal in Legacy? Legality

Unquenchable Thirst is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Unquenchable Thirst legal in Vintage? Legality

Unquenchable Thirst is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Unquenchable Thirst legal in Pauper? Legality

Unquenchable Thirst is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Unquenchable Thirst from? Details

This printing of Unquenchable Thirst is from HOU (HOU), with collector number 53.

Unquenchable Thirst may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Unquenchable Thirst's rarity? Details

Unquenchable Thirst is a common card in HOU.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Unquenchable Thirst? Details

Unquenchable Thirst was illustrated by Jeremy Wilson.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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