Quick Answer

Thought Courier is a common Creature — Human Wizard from 5DN (5DN) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thought Courier MTG card

Thought Courier

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{T}: Draw a card, then discard a card.

It is telling of the vedalkens' culture that they trust human couriers more than their own comrades.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 5DN 5DN 🎨 Stephen Tappin

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.25
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TCGPlayer
$3.03
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
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Cardmarket
€0.76
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thought Courier? Basics

Thought Courier is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Draw a card, then discard a card."

How much mana does Thought Courier cost to cast? Basics

Thought Courier has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Thought Courier's mana cost of {1}{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.

Thought Courier has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Thought Courier's current oracle text is: "{T}: Draw a card, then discard a card."

What is the current price of Thought Courier? Pricing

The current market price for Thought Courier is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Thought Courier? Pricing

You can purchase Thought Courier 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.

Thought Courier normal: $0.25 | foil: $3.03

Is Thought Courier legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thought Courier in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thought Courier legal in Modern? Legality

Thought Courier is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thought Courier legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thought Courier 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 Thought Courier legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thought Courier in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thought Courier legal in Legacy? Legality

Thought Courier is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thought Courier legal in Vintage? Legality

Thought Courier 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 Thought Courier legal in Pauper? Legality

Thought Courier is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Thought Courier from? Details

This printing of Thought Courier is from 5DN (5DN), with collector number 38.

Thought Courier may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thought Courier's rarity? Details

Thought Courier is a common card in 5DN.

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

Who illustrated Thought Courier? Details

Thought Courier was illustrated by Stephen Tappin.

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

What is Thought Courier's power and toughness? Details

Thought Courier is a 1/1 creature.

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

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