Quick Answer

Thought Devourer is a rare Creature — Beast from ODY (ODY) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $1.33 USD. Legal in Commander.

Thought Devourer MTG card

Thought Devourer

Creature — Beast

Card Text

Flying Your maximum hand size is reduced by four.

Thinking is hard.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 4.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Jim Nelson
Flying

Market Prices

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$1.33
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TCGPlayer
$8.97
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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$13.99
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Cardmarket
€0.68
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€5.06
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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 Thought Devourer? Basics

Thought Devourer is a Creature — Beast card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Your maximum hand size is reduced by four."

How much mana does Thought Devourer cost to cast? Basics

Thought Devourer has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 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 Devourer's mana cost of {2}{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.

Thought Devourer 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.

Thought Devourer's current oracle text is: "Flying Your maximum hand size is reduced by four."

What is the current price of Thought Devourer? Pricing

The current market price for Thought Devourer is approximately $1.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $8.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.68 EUR.

Where can I buy Thought Devourer? Pricing

You can purchase Thought Devourer 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 Devourer normal: $1.33 | foil: $8.97

Is Thought Devourer legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Thought Devourer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Thought Devourer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Thought Devourer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thought Devourer 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 Devourer legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Thought Devourer legal in Legacy? Legality

Thought Devourer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thought Devourer legal in Vintage? Legality

Thought Devourer 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 Devourer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thought Devourer 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 Thought Devourer from? Details

This printing of Thought Devourer is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 105.

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

What is Thought Devourer's rarity? Details

Thought Devourer is a rare card in ODY.

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

Who illustrated Thought Devourer? Details

Thought Devourer was illustrated by Jim Nelson.

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 Devourer's power and toughness? Details

Thought Devourer is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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