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Thoughtseize Breaking News Showcase MTG card
OTP #20 · Art by William Tempest
OTP set symbol, MythicBreaking News#20Mythic

Thoughtseize

Sorcery
TCGplayer market · OTP #20 nonfoil
$6.62 −0.1% −$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−2.1%
EDHREC rank
#4,442 Down 14 in 30 days

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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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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.

OTP set symbol, MythicOTP #20
BorderlessShowcase
Viewing
THS set symbol, RareTHS #107
2XM set symbol, Rare2XM #109
IMA set symbol, RareIMA #110
TSR set symbol, SpecialTSR #334
Retro Frame
LRW set symbol, RareLRW #145
2XM set symbol, Rare2XM #344
BorderlessBox Topper
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2705
Retro Frame
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1117
Borderless
OTP set symbol, MythicOTP #70
Borderless
MP2 set symbol, SpecialMP2 #45
Borderless

Sell Thoughtseize: Buylist Offers

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CoolStuffIncTSR #334Foil
Card KingdomTSR #334Foil
CoolStuffIncLRW #145Foil
Card KingdomLRW #145Foil
Card KingdomMP2 #45Foil
CoolStuffIncMP2 #45Foil
Card KingdomOTP #70Textured Foil
CoolStuffIncOTP #70Textured Foil
Card KingdomSLD #1117Etched
Card KingdomSLD #1117Nonfoil

Thoughtseize Rules Text & Legality

Thoughtseize

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.

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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, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters · Borderless, foil2XM #344
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters2XM #109
  • Aug 7, 20202XM set symbol, RareDouble Masters · foil2XM #109
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral RemasteredTSR #334
  • Mar 19, 2021TSR set symbol, SpecialTime Spiral Remastered · foilTSR #334
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1117
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, etchedSLD #1117
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, MythicBreaking News · Showcase, foilOTP #20
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, MythicBreaking News · Borderless, foilOTP #70
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, MythicBreaking News · ShowcaseOTP #20

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Thoughtseize in Commander

Thoughtseize is the #4,442 most-played card on EDHREC, down 14 places over the last 30 days.

#4,442 EDHREC rank
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.