Thoughtseize
Thoughtseize Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Thoughtseize is $6.72 (THS #107), and the most expensive is $329.29 (TSR #334, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $35.84, up 433.3% over 7 days, up 2.3% over 30 days, up 560.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $35.84 (2026).
Thoughtseize Printings & Prices
Thoughtseize has 10 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil, foil, textured foil and etched finishes, including showcase and borderless treatments.
Sell Thoughtseize: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $280.00 cash for TSR #334 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #334 | Foil | $315.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #334 | Foil | $280.00 | $699.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | LRW #145 | Foil | $160.00 | $399.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | LRW #145 | Foil | $120.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #45 | Foil | $95.00 | $139.99 | 32% |
| CoolStuffInc | MP2 #45 | Foil | $58.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #70 | Textured Foil | $42.50 | $84.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | OTP #70 | Textured Foil | $40.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1117 | Nonfoil | $27.00 | $57.99 | 53% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1117 | Etched | $26.00 | $42.99 | 40% |
Thoughtseize Rules Text & Legality
Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card. You lose 2 life.
Thoughtseize is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Thoughtseize Rulings
- Aug 7, 2020 You lose 2 life even if the target player has no nonland cards in their hand to discard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Thoughtseize has been reprinted 18 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 48% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTP #20 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Showcase | $7.91 | $6.73 | $6.96 | $7.84 |
| OTP #70 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Borderless | — | $67.00 | $60.86 | $40.54 |
| OTP #20 | 2024-04-19 | Mythic | Showcase | $19.05 | $12.56 | $9.92 | $9.73 |
| SLD #1117 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1117 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| TSR #334 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSR #334 | 2021-03-19 | Special | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2XM #109 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2XM #109 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2XM #344 | 2020-08-07 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
OTP #20 
SLD #1117 
TSR #334 
2XM #109 Showing the 10 most recent of 18 printings.
Thoughtseize in Commander
Thoughtseize is the #4,409 most-played card on EDHREC, down 13 places over the last 30 days.
Thoughtseize FAQ
How much is Thoughtseize worth?
Thoughtseize is worth about $35.84 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $6.72 to $329.29 across 10 tracked printings.
Is Thoughtseize legal in Commander?
Yes — Thoughtseize is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Thoughtseize been reprinted?
Yes — Thoughtseize has been reprinted 18 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thoughtseize expensive?
Thoughtseize holds a $35.84 price because even with 18 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.