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Thoughtseize
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2705 · Rare · released 2026-12-31
{B}
Sorcery
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 a rare black sorcery from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 13 times across 10 sets, from 2007 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $6.81 to $443.97 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
Format legality
Where you can play Thoughtseize in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (13)
Prices range from $6.81 to $443.97 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Breaking News at $6.81.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorwyn | 145 | Rare | $16.04 | $294.38 |
| Theros | 107 | Rare | $6.98 | $20.00 |
| Amonkhet Invocations | 45 | Special | — | $110.35 |
| Iconic Masters | 110 | Rare | $7.60 | $16.62 |
| Double Masters | 344 | Rare | $21.07 | $19.49 |
| Double Masters | 109 | Rare | $7.82 | $14.67 |
| Amonkhet Remastered | 127 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 82836 | Rare | — | — |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 334 | Special | $15.32 | $443.97 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1117 | Rare | $36.31 | — |
| Breaking News | 70 | Mythic | — | $65.10 |
| Breaking News | 20 | Mythic | $6.81 | $9.53 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2705 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2020-08-07You lose 2 life even if the target player has no nonland cards in their hand to discard.
Frequently asked questions
Is Thoughtseize legal in Commander?
Yes — Thoughtseize is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Thoughtseize legal in?
Thoughtseize is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Thoughtseize been printed?
Thoughtseize has been printed 13 times across 10 sets, from 2007 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Thoughtseize?
The cheapest printing is Breaking News (#20) at about $6.81.
Who illustrated Thoughtseize?
This printing of Thoughtseize was illustrated by DiTerlizzi.