The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

Flying Whenever The Mighty Thor attacks, exile up to one target nontoken artifact or creature, then return that card to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control. Whenever an Equipment you control enters, draw a card.

Complete guide

The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster is a versatile commander that brings divine utility to the battlefield through powerful enter-the-battlefield synergies. By combining evasive combat with a reliable card-draw engine for Equipment decks, she provides both tactical control and resource advantage. Understanding how to sequence her attack triggers is key to unlocking her full potential.

Divine Restoration

The Mighty Thor's first ability is an attack trigger that allows you to exile a nontoken artifact or creature and return it to the battlefield tapped. This is a classic 'flicker' effect, which serves three primary purposes: resetting a creature's status, re-triggering 'enters' abilities, or removing blockers temporarily. Because the card returns under its owner's control, you can use this on your own permanents to gain value or on an opponent's permanent to tap it down for their next turn.

Forging the Arsenal

Her second ability provides consistent card advantage whenever an Equipment enters the battlefield under your control. Note that this trigger applies regardless of how the Equipment enters—whether cast from your hand, returned from the graveyard, or even put into play by an effect. This makes her an excellent leader for decks focused on artifacts and aggressive strategies.

Resolution Step-by-Step

When The Mighty Thor attacks, her first ability is put onto the stack and you must choose a target (if you wish to use the 'up to one' option). Upon resolution: First, the target is exiled. Second, it immediately returns to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control. Any 'enters' triggers of the returned permanent will then trigger and wait to be put on the stack after the current ability finishes resolving.

Common Mistakes

A frequent error is trying to target a token creature with her attack ability; the text explicitly states 'nontoken,' so tokens are invalid targets. Additionally, remember that the returned permanent enters tapped, meaning it cannot be used to block the next turn if you targeted your own creature, nor can it use tap abilities immediately unless it has Haste.

Interaction examples

Maximizing Resource Growth

Solemn Simulacrum

When The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster attacks, you target your Solemn Simulacrum. The Simulacrum is exiled and returned to the battlefield tapped. This triggers its 'enters' ability again, allowing you to search for another basic land card and put it onto the battlefield, effectively doubling your ramp from a single creature.

Doubling Divine Triggers

Roaming Throne

If you have Roaming Throne on the battlefield with 'God' or 'Human' chosen, and you attack with The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster, her attack ability triggers twice. You can target two different nontoken artifacts or creatures (or the same one twice, though the second instance would likely fizzle if the first already processed). Furthermore, if an Equipment enters, Roaming Throne causes you to draw two cards instead of one.

Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.