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Idle Thoughts
ENCHANTMENT Uncommon
Eventide EDHREC #28,602
$0.17
+6.3%
7 days
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Idle Thoughts price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.17.
Idle Thoughts Price Summary
Idle Thoughts's current headline price is $0.17.
Idle Thoughts Printings & Prices
1 printings
Idle Thoughts has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Idle Thoughts: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EVE #23 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EVE #23 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EVE #23 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Idle Thoughts Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{2}: Draw a card if you have no cards in hand.
"Inspiration strikes the uncluttered mind."
Idle Thoughts is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Idle Thoughts Rulings
1 most recent
- Aug 1, 2008 You can activate the ability whether or not you have any cards in your hand. However, you’ll draw a card only if your hand is empty when the ability resolves. (This card works differently than the _Tempest_(TM) card Fool’s Tome.)
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Idle Thoughts has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVE #23 | 2008-07-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EVE #23 | 2008-07-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
Idle Thoughts in Commander
Idle Thoughts is the #28,602 most-played card on EDHREC, down 525 places over the last 30 days.
Idle Thoughts FAQ
How much is Idle Thoughts worth?
Idle Thoughts is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Idle Thoughts legal in Commander?
Yes — Idle Thoughts is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Idle Thoughts been reprinted?
Yes — Idle Thoughts has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Idle Thoughts cheap?
Idle Thoughts trades at about $0.17 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#28,602 on EDHREC).