Thought Scour
Thought Scour Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thought Scour is $0.39 (JMP #185), and the most expensive is $9.94 (SLD #2479, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.42, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 13.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.44 (2026).
Thought Scour Printings & Prices
Thought Scour has 8 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Thought Scour: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $8.50 cash for SLD #2479 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 39% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2479 | Foil | $8.50 | $13.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2479 | Nonfoil | $6.90 | $10.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | DKA #52 | Foil | $4.40 | $10.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | DKA #52 | Foil | $3.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #76 | Foil | $0.53 | $1.49 | 64% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #351 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #65 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #351 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #76 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | DKA #52 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
Thought Scour Rules Text & Legality
Target player mills two cards.
Draw a card.
Thought Scour is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Thought Scour Rulings
- Jan 22, 2011 Follow the instructions in the order listed on the card: if you target yourself, you'll put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard and then draw a card.
- Jan 22, 2011 If the target player is an illegal target when Thought Scour tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't draw a card.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Thought Scour has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #351 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Borderless |
| 2X2 #351 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Borderless |
| 2X2 #65 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| 2X2 #65 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #IMA-76 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| SLD #2479 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2479 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| JMP #185 | 2020-07-17 | Common | Standard |
| IMA #76 | 2017-11-17 | Common | Standard |
| IMA #76 | 2017-11-17 | Common | Standard |
2X2 #351 
PLST #IMA-76 
SLD #2479 
JMP #185 
IMA #76 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Thought Scour in Commander
Thought Scour is the #1,775 most-played card on EDHREC, down 14 places over the last 30 days.
Thought Scour FAQ
How much is Thought Scour worth?
Thought Scour is worth about $0.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.39 to $9.94 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Thought Scour legal in Commander?
Yes — Thought Scour is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Thought Scour been reprinted?
Yes — Thought Scour has been reprinted 13 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thought Scour cheap?
Thought Scour trades at about $0.42 — 13 reprints keep supply plentiful.