Thought Monitor
Thought Monitor Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thought Monitor is $0.38 (EOC #79), and the most expensive is $4.21 (PMH2 #71s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.40, up 5.3% over 7 days, up 2.6% over 30 days, up 2.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.47 (2024).
Thought Monitor Printings & Prices
Thought Monitor has 7 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase and prerelease treatments.
Sell Thought Monitor: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for PMH2 #71s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 67% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #71 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PMH2 #71s | Foil | $2.00 | $5.99 | 67% |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #341 | Foil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #341 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #71 | Foil | $1.58 | $4.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | BRC #98 | Nonfoil | $0.72 | $1.79 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | MH2 #341 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J25 #373 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MKC #121 | Nonfoil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #71 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $0.99 | 70% |
Thought Monitor Rules Text & Legality
Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.)
Flying
When this creature enters, draw two cards.
Thought Monitor is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Thought Monitor has been reprinted 9 times. The Edge of Eternities Commander reprint cut the price 52% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOC #79 | 2025-08-01 | Rare | Standard | $0.61 | $0.31 | $0.29 | $0.43 |
| J25 #373 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | — | $0.55 | $0.44 | $0.50 |
| MKC #121 | 2024-02-09 | Rare | Standard | — | $0.24 | $0.27 | $0.42 |
| BRC #98 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #341 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #341 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #71 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MH2 #71 | 2021-06-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PMH2 #71s | 2021-05-06 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
EOC #79 
J25 #373 
MKC #121 
BRC #98 
MH2 #341 
PMH2 #71s Thought Monitor in Commander
Thought Monitor is the #746 most-played card on EDHREC, up 17 places over the last 30 days.
Thought Monitor FAQ
How much is Thought Monitor worth?
Thought Monitor is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.38 to $4.21 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Thought Monitor legal in Commander?
Yes — Thought Monitor is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Thought Monitor been reprinted?
Yes — Thought Monitor has been reprinted 9 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thought Monitor cheap?
Thought Monitor trades at about $0.40 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.