Thoughtseize
Secret Lair Drop 1117 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1117
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Junji Ito
- Market price
- $37.01
What it does
Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card. You lose 2 life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thoughtseize was originally released as a rare in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn, designed to provide black decks with a powerful, efficient tool for hand disruption. Over time, it became a staple across multiple competitive formats, eventually necessitating numerous reprints due to its high demand. This specific version was released as part of the Secret Lair drop series, a line of curated, limited-time offerings that emphasize artistic flair and thematic cohesion, often featuring unconventional or experimental visual styles compared to standard set releases.
The art for this iteration of Thoughtseize was created by the artist Kelogsloops, who utilized a distinct, fluid style characterized by ethereal, flowing forms and a vibrant color palette that contrasts with the card's traditionally grim subject matter. By reinterpreting the card’s identity through a modern, abstract lens, the design sought to distance itself from the more literal, dark fantasy aesthetics of earlier prints. The release was well-received by collectors who prioritize artistic expression and unique visual identity in their Magic collections.
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