Magic: The Gathering

Thoughtbind

Champions of Kamigawa 96 • common

Set: Champions of Kamigawa
Collector number: 96
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Rob Alexander
Market price: $0.05

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Market

What it's worth

$0.05market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.05 – $0.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Thoughtbind acts as a quintessential common that rewards players for anticipating an opponent's strategy during play. Because it originates from this particular set, it serves as a foundational piece for those interested in the tactical mechanics that defined the environment of that time.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target spell with mana value 4 or less.

"As the rest of the mortal world waged war, Lady Azami and her students invaded tomes of knowledge. Their search yielded spells critical in the fight."— *Observations of the Kami War*

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Thoughtbind was released in 2004 as part of the Champions of Kamigawa expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to explore a Japanese-inspired aesthetic, marking a significant departure from the European high-fantasy tropes that dominated early sets. This card, a common blue instant, reflects the set's focus on spirit-based themes and the interaction between the mortal and spirit realms, which were central to the narrative arc of the Kamigawa block.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic figures in the game’s early artistic history. Rush, known for his work on legendary cards like Black Lotus, utilized a distinct, grounded style that emphasized the ethereal nature of the spell. While Thoughtbind itself is a utilitarian card intended primarily for limited play environments, its design contributes to the cohesive visual language of the block, which is noted for its cohesive world-building and artistic experimentation.

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About

About Thoughtbind

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