Magic: The Gathering

Thoughtcutter Agent

Shards of Alara 201 • uncommon

Set: Shards of Alara
Collector number: 201
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: blue mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black · Blue
Artist: Cyril Van Der Haegen
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.10 – $0.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Thoughtcutter Agent stands out as an uncommon card from the Shards of Alara set. Its role in the collection reflects a unique mechanic that influences how players interact with their opponents' strategies during gameplay.

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Card face

What it does

blue mana black mana, tap: Target player loses 1 life and reveals their hand.

Agents of the Architects of Will mark their victims as a reminder that their secrets are secret no longer.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Thoughtcutter Agent was released in 2008 as part of the Shards of Alara set, a pivotal Magic: The Gathering expansion that introduced the concept of the Alara multiversal plane divided into five distinct shards. The card represents the Esper shard, a world defined by the fusion of organic matter with etherium, a magical metal. Designed to function within the set's multicolored theme, it reflects the mechanical focus of the Esper faction on artifact synergy and strategic manipulation.

The card was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg, a prominent artist known for his significant contributions to the aesthetics of the comic book industry. Dringenberg’s design for the Thoughtcutter Agent captures the cold, calculated essence of Esper’s denizens, emphasizing the sleek, biomechanical integration characteristic of the shard. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional utility piece, favored by players drafting the Esper archetype for its ability to filter card draws and provide evasive pressure on the battlefield.

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About

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