Quick Answer

Thought Distortion is a uncommon Sorcery from M20 (M20) costing {4}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thought Distortion MTG card

Thought Distortion

Sorcery

Card Text

This spell can't be countered. Target opponent reveals their hand. Exile all noncreature, nonland cards from that player's hand and graveyard.

"The skull is rigid, but the mind is so deliciously supple." —Eromena the Mind Render

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 6.0 M20 M20 🎨 David Palumbo

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.62
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.14
Normal
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Cardmarket
€2.37
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thought Distortion? Basics

Thought Distortion is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell can't be countered. Target opponent reveals their hand. Exile all noncreature, nonland cards from that player's hand and graveyard."

How much mana does Thought Distortion cost to cast? Basics

Thought Distortion has a mana cost of {4}{B}{B}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 Distortion's mana cost of {4}{B}{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.

Thought Distortion has a mana value of 6.0. 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 Distortion's current oracle text is: "This spell can't be countered. Target opponent reveals their hand. Exile all noncreature, nonland cards from that player's hand and graveyard."

What is the current price of Thought Distortion? Pricing

The current market price for Thought Distortion is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.62 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Thought Distortion? Pricing

You can purchase Thought Distortion 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 Distortion normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.62

Is Thought Distortion legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Thought Distortion legal in Modern? Legality

Thought Distortion is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thought Distortion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thought Distortion 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 Distortion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thought Distortion is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thought Distortion legal in Legacy? Legality

Thought Distortion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thought Distortion legal in Vintage? Legality

Thought Distortion 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 Distortion legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thought Distortion 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 Distortion from? Details

This printing of Thought Distortion is from M20 (M20), with collector number 117.

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

What is Thought Distortion's rarity? Details

Thought Distortion is a uncommon card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Thought Distortion? Details

Thought Distortion was illustrated by David Palumbo.

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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