Quick Answer

Notion Thief is a rare Creature — Human Rogue from A25 (A25) costing {2}{U}{B}. Current price: $2.92 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Notion Thief MTG card

Notion Thief

Creature — Human Rogue

Card Text

Flash If an opponent would draw a card except the first one they draw in each of their draw steps, instead that player skips that draw and you draw a card.

Card Stats

3/1 rare CMC: 4.0 A25 A25 🎨 Clint Cearley
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.92
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$6.88
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Card Kingdom
$5.99
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Cardmarket
€1.06
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Cardmarket
€5.20
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Notion Thief? Basics

Notion Thief is a Creature — Human Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash If an opponent would draw a card except the first one they draw in each of their draw steps, instead that player skips that draw and you draw a card."

How much mana does Notion Thief cost to cast? Basics

Notion Thief has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Notion Thief's mana cost of {2}{U}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Notion Thief has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Notion Thief's current oracle text is: "Flash If an opponent would draw a card except the first one they draw in each of their draw steps, instead that player skips that draw and you draw a card."

What is the current price of Notion Thief? Pricing

The current market price for Notion Thief is approximately $2.92 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.88 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Notion Thief? Pricing

You can purchase Notion Thief from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Notion Thief normal: $2.92 | foil: $6.88

Is Notion Thief legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Notion Thief in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Notion Thief legal in Modern? Legality

Notion Thief is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Notion Thief legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Notion Thief is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Notion Thief legal in Pioneer? Legality

Notion Thief is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Notion Thief legal in Legacy? Legality

Notion Thief is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Notion Thief legal in Vintage? Legality

Notion Thief is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Notion Thief legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Notion Thief in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Notion Thief from? Details

This printing of Notion Thief is from A25 (A25), with collector number 211.

Notion Thief may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Notion Thief's rarity? Details

Notion Thief is a rare card in A25.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Notion Thief? Details

Notion Thief was illustrated by Clint Cearley.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Notion Thief's power and toughness? Details

Notion Thief is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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