Quick Answer

Parallel Thoughts is a rare Enchantment from SCG (SCG) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $1.57 USD. Legal in Commander.

Parallel Thoughts MTG card

Parallel Thoughts

Enchantment

Card Text

When this enchantment enters, search your library for seven cards, exile them in a face-down pile, and shuffle that pile. Then shuffle your library. If you would draw a card, you may instead put the top card of the pile you exiled into your hand.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 SCG SCG 🎨 Ben Thompson

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.57
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TCGPlayer
$15.02
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$2.29
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Card Kingdom
$19.99
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Cardmarket
€0.43
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Cardmarket
€4.67
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parallel Thoughts? Basics

Parallel Thoughts is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this enchantment enters, search your library for seven cards, exile them in a face-down pile, and shuffle that pile. Then shuffle your library. If you would draw a card, you may instead put the top card of the pile you exiled into your hand."

How much mana does Parallel Thoughts cost to cast? Basics

Parallel Thoughts has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Parallel Thoughts's mana cost of {3}{U}{U} 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.

Parallel Thoughts has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Parallel Thoughts's current oracle text is: "When this enchantment enters, search your library for seven cards, exile them in a face-down pile, and shuffle that pile. Then shuffle your library. If you would draw a card, you may instead put the top card of the pile you exiled into your hand."

What is the current price of Parallel Thoughts? Pricing

The current market price for Parallel Thoughts is approximately $1.57 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $15.02 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.43 EUR.

Where can I buy Parallel Thoughts? Pricing

You can purchase Parallel Thoughts 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.

Parallel Thoughts normal: $1.57 | foil: $15.02

Is Parallel Thoughts legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Parallel Thoughts in Standard is not available.

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

Is Parallel Thoughts legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Parallel Thoughts in Modern is not available.

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

Is Parallel Thoughts legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Parallel Thoughts 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 Parallel Thoughts legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Parallel Thoughts in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Parallel Thoughts legal in Legacy? Legality

Parallel Thoughts is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Parallel Thoughts legal in Vintage? Legality

Parallel Thoughts 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 Parallel Thoughts legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Parallel Thoughts 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 Parallel Thoughts from? Details

This printing of Parallel Thoughts is from SCG (SCG), with collector number 44.

Parallel Thoughts may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Parallel Thoughts's rarity? Details

Parallel Thoughts is a rare card in SCG.

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

Who illustrated Parallel Thoughts? Details

Parallel Thoughts was illustrated by Ben Thompson.

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

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