Magic: The Gathering

Thran Tome

Weatherlight 160 • rare

Set: Weatherlight
Collector number: 160
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.70

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Market

What it's worth

$0.70market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.66 – $0.71 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card holds a place within the history of its set, representing a significant piece of arcane lore. For collectors, its status as a rare item highlights its importance in deck construction, offering players the ability to manipulate their library for tactical advantage.

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Card face

What it does

5 generic mana, tap: Reveal the top three cards of your library. Target opponent chooses one of those cards. Put that card into your graveyard, then draw two cards.

Every line holds a tale, and between lie a thousand more.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Thran Tome was released in 1997 as part of the Weatherlight set, the final expansion of the Mirage block for Magic: The Gathering. The card represents a core piece of the game's lore, depicting an ancient artifact from the Thran Empire, a highly advanced civilization that predates the modern history of the Dominaria setting. Its inclusion in the set was intended to deepen the narrative connection between the game's current events and its long-lost technological past.

The card features artwork by illustrator Donato Giancola, who was commissioned to evoke a sense of immense antiquity and arcane mystery. Giancola opted for a style that emphasizes the weight and physical presence of the tome, using muted tones and intricate textures to suggest that the object holds dangerous, forgotten knowledge. Upon its release, the card became a staple for control-oriented decks, praised by players for its ability to provide consistent card advantage during the mid-to-late game stages.

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About

About Thran Tome

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