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Thought Vessel Star Trek Commander MTG card
TRC #509 · Art by Leesha Hannigan
Star Trek Commander#509Uncommon

Thought Vessel

Artifact
TCGplayer market · TRC #509 nonfoil
$2.11 −4.1% −$0.09, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−1.4%
EDHREC rank
#21 No change in 30 days

Buy TRC #509 nonfoil

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Thought Vessel Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.11, down 4.1% over 7 days, down 1.4% over 30 days, down 14.6% over 90 days.

Thought Vessel Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Thought Vessel

Every market we track for TRC #509 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.

Thought Vessel in Sealed Products

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Thought Vessel Printings & Prices

Thought Vessel has 37 tracked printings across 26 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil, foil and galaxy foil finishes, including full art, borderless, alt art and extended art treatments.

TRC #509
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PLG22 set symbol, RarePLG22 #2
FDC set symbol, UncommonFDC #292
PIP set symbol, CommonPIP #251
CMR set symbol, UncommonCMR #346
C15 set symbol, CommonC15 #55
FIC set symbol, CommonFIC #368
CMM set symbol, UncommonCMM #414
CM2 set symbol, CommonCM2 #224
WHO set symbol, UncommonWHO #255
MKC set symbol, UncommonMKC #245
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #CM2-224
BLC set symbol, CommonBLC #289
DSC set symbol, CommonDSC #256
PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #CMR-346
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #C15-55
SCD set symbol, UncommonSCD #285
MSC set symbol, UncommonMSC #222
MB2 set symbol, CommonMB2 #100
CMA set symbol, CommonCMA #235
CLB set symbol, UncommonCLB #879
40K set symbol, Common40K #259
LTC set symbol, CommonLTC #287
BRC set symbol, UncommonBRC #167
Retro Frame
CMR set symbol, UncommonCMR #703
Extended Art
WHO set symbol, UncommonWHO #846
Alt Art
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2561
Borderless
MBC #78
40K set symbol, Common40K #259★
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1665
Retro Frame
LCC set symbol, UncommonLCC #118
BorderlessBox Topper
PIP set symbol, CommonPIP #779
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1495
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1495★
Borderless
SLZ set symbol, CommonSLZ #116
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, CommonSLZ #237
Full Art
SLZ set symbol, CommonSLZ #358
Full Art

Sell Thought Vessel: Buylist Offers

BuyerPrintingFinishCash offerMarketSpread to market
Card KingdomLCC #118Foil
CoolStuffIncLCC #118Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1495Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #1495Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncLCC #118Nonfoil
Card KingdomPIP #779Surge Foil
Card KingdomSLD #1665Foil
Card KingdomLCC #118Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1665Foil
CoolStuffIncPIP #779Surge Foil

Thought Vessel Rules Text & Legality

Thought Vessel

You have no maximum hand size.

{T}: Add {C}.

"I have an ultimate storage capacity of eight hundred quadrillion bits. My total linear computational speed has been rated at sixty trillion operations per second." —Lieutenant Commander Data

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

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Thought Vessel has been reprinted 37 times. The Fallout reprint cut the price 57% in 30 days.

  • Nov 17, 2023LCC set symbol, UncommonThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander · BorderlessLCC #118
  • Feb 9, 2024MKC set symbol, UncommonMurders at Karlov Manor CommanderMKC #245
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, CommonFalloutPIP #251
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, CommonFallout · foilPIP #251
  • Mar 8, 2024PIP set symbol, CommonFallout · surge foilPIP #779
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, CommonMystery Booster 2MB2 #100
  • Aug 2, 2024BLC set symbol, CommonBloomburrow CommanderBLC #289
  • Sep 27, 2024DSC set symbol, CommonDuskmourn: House of Horror CommanderDSC #256
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, CommonFinal Fantasy CommanderFIC #368
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, CommonFinal Fantasy Commander · surge foilFIC #368

Showing the 10 most recent of 37 printings.

Thought Vessel in Commander

Thought Vessel is the #21 most-played card on EDHREC.

#21 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days

Thought Vessel FAQ

How much is Thought Vessel worth?

Thought Vessel is worth about $2.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Thought Vessel legal in Commander?

Yes. Thought Vessel is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.

Has Thought Vessel been reprinted?

Yes. Thought Vessel has been reprinted 37 times, with 37 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Thought Vessel cheap?

Thought Vessel trades at about $2.11; 37 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Thought Vessel?

Cards that fill a similar role include Decanter of Endless Water, Mind Stone, Spellbook.

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