Strongarm Thug #165 – Mercadian Masques (Uncommon)

Magic: The Gathering · Mercadian Masques · Uncommon

Strongarm Thug #165 Price

Strongarm Thug (#165, Uncommon) from Mercadian Masques is worth $0.19 to $1.98 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €4.41.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $1.98
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €4.41
30-day change: −6.2%
Printings: 2

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Strongarm Thug prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$1.98	€4.41
Normal	$0.19	€0.15

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Mercadian Masques
Card number: 165
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: October 4, 1999
Illustrator: Rebecca Guay
Power / toughness: 1/1
Type line: Creature — Mercenary
Rules text: When Strongarm Thug comes into play, you may return a Mercenary card from your graveyard to your hand.
Flavor text: "No, I insist—let me carry all that heavy jewelry."

Strongarm Thug: common questions

How much is Strongarm Thug #165 worth?

Strongarm Thug (#165, Uncommon) from Mercadian Masques is worth $0.19 to $1.98 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €4.41.

What set is Strongarm Thug from?

Strongarm Thug is card 165 in Mercadian Masques, released October 4, 1999. Its rarity is Uncommon. Illustrated by Rebecca Guay.

Is Strongarm Thug going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $2.11 (September 16, 2026) to $1.98 (October 3, 2026), a change of −6.2%. The 30-day low was $1.98 and the high $2.11.

How do I check what my Strongarm Thug is worth?

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