Thoughtseize
Theros 107 • rare
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 107
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Lucas Graciano
- Market price
- $7.27
What it does
Target player reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it. That player discards that card. You lose 2 life.
"Knowledge is such a burden. Release it. Release all your fears to me."— Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver
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 printed in the 2007 set Lorwyn, but the version from the 2013 Theros set is a hallmark of modern Magic: The Gathering card design. Illustrating the mechanics of hand disruption, the card allows a player to look at an opponent's hand and force them to discard a nonland card at the cost of two life. Its inclusion in Theros marked a significant moment for the game's competitive landscape, as it provided players with a powerful tool for strategic information and resource denial.
The art for the Theros printing was created by Lucas Graciano. Tasked with visualizing the concept of a forced mental intrusion, Graciano focused on the dark, ethereal nature of the spell, utilizing a somber palette to emphasize the psychological weight of the effect. Upon its release in the Theros block, the card was widely praised by the competitive community for its versatility and efficiency, solidifying its status as a staple for black-aligned decks in various formats.
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