Quick Answer

Thoughtcutter Agent is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Human Rogue from ALA (ALA) costing {U}{B}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thoughtcutter Agent MTG card

Thoughtcutter Agent

Artifact Creature — Human Rogue

Card Text

{U}{B}, {T}: Target player loses 1 life and reveals their hand.

Agents of the Architects of Will mark their victims as a reminder that their secrets are secret no longer.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Cyril Van Der Haegen

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.75
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.12
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.24
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thoughtcutter Agent? Basics

Thoughtcutter Agent is a Artifact Creature — Human Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}{B}, {T}: Target player loses 1 life and reveals their hand."

How much mana does Thoughtcutter Agent cost to cast? Basics

Thoughtcutter Agent has a mana cost of {U}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Thoughtcutter Agent's mana cost of {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.

Thoughtcutter Agent 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.

Thoughtcutter Agent's current oracle text is: "{U}{B}, {T}: Target player loses 1 life and reveals their hand."

What is the current price of Thoughtcutter Agent? Pricing

The current market price for Thoughtcutter Agent is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.75 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Thoughtcutter Agent? Pricing

You can purchase Thoughtcutter Agent 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.

Thoughtcutter Agent normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.75

Is Thoughtcutter Agent legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thoughtcutter Agent in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thoughtcutter Agent legal in Modern? Legality

Thoughtcutter Agent is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thoughtcutter Agent legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thoughtcutter Agent 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 Thoughtcutter Agent legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thoughtcutter Agent in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thoughtcutter Agent legal in Legacy? Legality

Thoughtcutter Agent is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thoughtcutter Agent legal in Vintage? Legality

Thoughtcutter Agent 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 Thoughtcutter Agent legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thoughtcutter Agent 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 Thoughtcutter Agent from? Details

This printing of Thoughtcutter Agent is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 201.

Thoughtcutter Agent may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thoughtcutter Agent's rarity? Details

Thoughtcutter Agent is a uncommon card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Thoughtcutter Agent? Details

Thoughtcutter Agent was illustrated by Cyril Van Der Haegen.

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

What is Thoughtcutter Agent's power and toughness? Details

Thoughtcutter Agent 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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