Quick Answer

Thran Lens is a rare Artifact from ULG (ULG) costing {2}. Current price: $0.76 USD. Legal in Commander.

Thran Lens MTG card

Thran Lens

Artifact

Card Text

All permanents are colorless.

"Every device in the rig is evidence of Thran enlightenment. All mana was the same to them, whether from rock or water, growth or decay. Can you imagine such unity of vision?" —Urza, journal

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 ULG ULG 🎨 Allen Williams

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.76
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TCGPlayer
$6.03
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$7.99
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Cardmarket
€0.63
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Cardmarket
€8.42
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 Thran Lens? Basics

Thran Lens is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "All permanents are colorless."

How much mana does Thran Lens cost to cast? Basics

Thran Lens has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Thran Lens's mana cost of {2} 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.

Thran Lens 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.

Thran Lens's current oracle text is: "All permanents are colorless."

What is the current price of Thran Lens? Pricing

The current market price for Thran Lens is approximately $0.76 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.03 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.63 EUR.

Where can I buy Thran Lens? Pricing

You can purchase Thran Lens 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.

Thran Lens normal: $0.76 | foil: $6.03

Is Thran Lens legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thran Lens in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thran Lens legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Thran Lens in Modern is not available.

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

Is Thran Lens legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thran Lens 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 Thran Lens legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Thran Lens in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Thran Lens legal in Legacy? Legality

Thran Lens is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thran Lens legal in Vintage? Legality

Thran Lens 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 Thran Lens legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thran Lens 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 Thran Lens from? Details

This printing of Thran Lens is from ULG (ULG), with collector number 133.

Thran Lens may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thran Lens's rarity? Details

Thran Lens is a rare card in ULG.

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

Who illustrated Thran Lens? Details

Thran Lens was illustrated by Allen Williams.

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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