
Thoughtseize
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −2.1%
- EDHREC rank
- #4,442 Down 14 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy OTP #20 nonfoil
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Thoughtseize Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.62, down 0.1% over 7 days, down 2.1% over 30 days, down 1.9% over 90 days.
Thoughtseize Price History
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Reprints in this period
Thoughtseize price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.62.
Where to Buy and Sell Thoughtseize
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Thoughtseize in Sealed Products
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Thoughtseize Printings & Prices
Thoughtseize has 11 tracked printings across 8 sets, in nonfoil, foil, textured foil and etched finishes, including showcase and borderless treatments.
Sell Thoughtseize: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #334 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | TSR #334 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | LRW #145 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | LRW #145 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | MP2 #45 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MP2 #45 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | OTP #70 | Textured Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | OTP #70 | Textured Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1117 | Etched | |||
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1117 | Nonfoil |
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.
"I know your darkest thoughts because I've thought them myself." —Cateran overlord
Thoughtseize is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PioneerLegal
- PreDHLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
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.
- Aug 7, 2020Double Masters · Borderless, foil2XM #344
- Aug 7, 2020Double Masters2XM #109
- Aug 7, 2020Double Masters · foil2XM #109
- Mar 19, 2021Time Spiral RemasteredTSR #334
- Mar 19, 2021Time Spiral Remastered · foilTSR #334
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1117
- Jun 21, 2021Secret Lair Drop · Borderless, etchedSLD #1117
- Apr 19, 2024Breaking News · Showcase, foilOTP #20
- Apr 19, 2024Breaking News · Borderless, foilOTP #70
- Apr 19, 2024Breaking News · ShowcaseOTP #20
Showing the 10 most recent of 18 printings.
Thoughtseize in Commander
Thoughtseize is the #4,442 most-played card on EDHREC, down 14 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 14 in 30 days
Thoughtseize FAQ
How much is Thoughtseize worth?
Thoughtseize is worth about $6.62 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
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 11 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Thoughtseize expensive?
Thoughtseize holds a $6.62 price because even with 18 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.
What can I play instead of Thoughtseize?
Cards that fill a similar role include Inquisition of Kozilek, Duress, Despise.





