Thoughtlace
Collectors' Edition 83 • rare
- Set
- Collectors' Edition
- Collector number
- 83
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Mark Poole
- Market price
- $3.53
What it does
Target spell or permanent becomes blue. (Mana symbols on that permanent remain unchanged.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thoughtlace was released in 1993 as part of the Collectors' Edition set, a standalone product designed to mirror the cards found in the limited-run Alpha and Beta base sets. Because the original printings had become prohibitively expensive and scarce, Wizards of the Coast developed this set to allow players to experience the game’s core mechanics with a more accessible card pool. It served as a vital tool for the growing community of players who wanted to participate in competitive play without the barrier of secondary market costs.
The visual identity of Thoughtlace draws from the original fantasy aesthetic established in the game's early years, featuring intricate, ethereal artwork that characterizes many of the blue-aligned spells. The design intentionally evokes a sense of arcane manipulation, focusing on the flavor of changing a card's color identity. While the Collectors' Edition cards are distinct due to their square corners and gold-foil-stamped backs, they remain significant historical artifacts that represent the early commitment of the developers to maintaining player accessibility.
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