Thoughtcast
~$0.48 low · ~$62.32 high
Blue. Sorcery
Foundations Commander #81 · Illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt
Foundations Commander #81 · Illustrated by Greg HildebrandtWhat is Thoughtcast worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs 
less to cast for each artifact you control.)
Draw two cards.
Vedalken eyes don't see the beauty in things. They see only what those things can teach.
Format legality
All 13 printings of Thoughtcast
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Foundations Commander fdc #81· 2026common· Cardmarket €1.77 | common | $0.66 | No foil printing | €1.77 |
 Special Guests spg #85· 2025Borderlessmythic· Cardmarket €8.46 · €17.98 foil | mythic | $10.55 | $17.26 | €8.46€17.98 foil |
 Special Guests spg #95· 2025Borderlessmythic· Cardmarket €40.13 foil | mythic | No non-foil printing | $62.32 | €40.13 foil |
 Foundations Jumpstart j25 #374· 2024common· Cardmarket €2.37 | common | $1.99 | No foil printing | €2.37 |
 March of the Machine Commander moc #242· 2023common· Cardmarket €1.63 | common | $3.34 | No foil printing | €1.63 |
 The Brothers' War Commander brc #99· 2022Retro Framecommon· Cardmarket €4.49 | common | $3.12 | No foil printing | €4.49 |
 Neon Dynasty Commander nec #99· 2022common· Cardmarket €1.71 | common | $2.25 | No foil printing | €1.71 |
 The List plst #MM2-64· 2019common· Cardmarket €1.68 | common | $2.72 | No foil printing | €1.68 |
 Modern Masters 2015 mm2 #64· 2015common· Cardmarket €1.52 · €4.65 foil | common | $2.28 | $5.25 | €1.52€4.65 foil |
 Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret ddf #71· 2010common· Cardmarket €1.69 | common | $3.67 | No foil printing | €1.69 |
 World Championship Decks 2004 wc04 #ap54· 2004Not tournament legalcommon· Cardmarket €0.92 | common | $1.90 | No foil printing | €0.92 |
 World Championship Decks 2004 wc04 #mb54· 2004Not tournament legalcommon· Cardmarket €0.59 | common | $0.48 | No foil printing | €0.59 |
 Mirrodin mrd #54· 2003common· Cardmarket €1.42 · €14.33 foil | common | $2.92 | $49.27 | €1.42€14.33 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2003
- Printings
- 13
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #929 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Affinity
- Artists
- Greg Hildebrandt, Lucie Louxor
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