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Thought Monitor Foundations Commander MTG card
FDC #80 · Art by Martina Pilcerova
FDC set symbol, RareFoundations Commander#80Rare

Thought Monitor

Artifact Creature · ConstructFlying, Affinity
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · FDC #80 nonfoil
$0.26 −3.7% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−10.3%
EDHREC rank
#718 Up 21 in 30 days

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Thought Monitor Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.26, down 3.7% over 7 days, down 10.3% over 30 days, down 35.0% over 90 days.

Thought Monitor Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Thought Monitor

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Thought Monitor in Sealed Products

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Thought Monitor Printings & Prices

Thought Monitor has 8 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase and prerelease treatments.

FDC set symbol, RareFDC #80
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EOC set symbol, RareEOC #79
J25 set symbol, RareJ25 #373
MH2 set symbol, RareMH2 #71
MKC set symbol, RareMKC #121
MH2 set symbol, RareMH2 #341
Showcase
BRC set symbol, RareBRC #98
Retro Frame
PMH2 set symbol, RarePMH2 #71s
PrereleaseDate-stamped

Sell Thought Monitor: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomPMH2 #71sFoil
Card KingdomMH2 #71Foil
CoolStuffIncMH2 #71Foil
CoolStuffIncMH2 #341Foil
Card KingdomMH2 #341Foil
CoolStuffIncBRC #98Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncJ25 #373Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncMH2 #341Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncEOC #79Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncMH2 #71Nonfoil

Thought Monitor Rules Text & Legality

Thought Monitor

Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.)

Flying

When this creature enters, draw two cards.

It roams the skies over the Quicksilver Sea, alert for any hint of aberrant thought.

Thought Monitor is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Thought Monitor has been reprinted 9 times. The Edge of Eternities Commander reprint cut the price 52% in 30 days.

  • May 6, 2021PMH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 Promos · Prerelease, foilPMH2 #71s
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2MH2 #71
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · foilMH2 #71
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · ShowcaseMH2 #341
  • Jun 18, 2021MH2 set symbol, RareModern Horizons 2 · Showcase, foilMH2 #341
  • Nov 18, 2022BRC set symbol, RareThe Brothers' War CommanderBRC #98
  • Feb 9, 2024MKC set symbol, RareMurders at Karlov Manor CommanderMKC #121
  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, RareFoundations JumpstartJ25 #373
  • Aug 1, 2025EOC set symbol, RareEdge of Eternities CommanderEOC #79

Thought Monitor in Commander

Thought Monitor is the #718 most-played card on EDHREC, up 21 places over the last 30 days.

#718 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 21 in 30 days

Thought Monitor FAQ

How much is Thought Monitor worth?

Thought Monitor is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

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 8 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Thought Monitor cheap?

Thought Monitor trades at about $0.26; 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Thought Monitor?

Cards that fill a similar role include Thoughtcast, Mulldrifter, Somber Hoverguard.

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