Quick Answer

Tormented Thoughts is a uncommon Sorcery from JOU (JOU) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tormented Thoughts MTG card

Tormented Thoughts

Sorcery

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Target player discards a number of cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power.

"Not all nightmares can be escaped by waking." —Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 JOU JOU 🎨 Allen Williams

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.13
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tormented Thoughts? Basics

Tormented Thoughts is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Target player discards a number of cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power."

How much mana does Tormented Thoughts cost to cast? Basics

Tormented Thoughts has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Tormented Thoughts's mana cost of {2}{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.

Tormented Thoughts has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Tormented Thoughts's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Target player discards a number of cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power."

What is the current price of Tormented Thoughts? Pricing

The current market price for Tormented Thoughts is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

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

Where can I buy Tormented Thoughts? Pricing

You can purchase Tormented Thoughts 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.

Tormented Thoughts normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.47

Is Tormented Thoughts legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tormented Thoughts in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tormented Thoughts legal in Modern? Legality

Tormented Thoughts is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tormented Thoughts legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tormented Thoughts 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 Tormented Thoughts legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tormented Thoughts is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tormented Thoughts legal in Legacy? Legality

Tormented Thoughts is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tormented Thoughts legal in Vintage? Legality

Tormented Thoughts 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 Tormented Thoughts legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tormented Thoughts 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 Tormented Thoughts from? Details

This printing of Tormented Thoughts is from JOU (JOU), with collector number 86.

Tormented Thoughts may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tormented Thoughts's rarity? Details

Tormented Thoughts is a uncommon card in JOU.

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

Who illustrated Tormented Thoughts? Details

Tormented Thoughts 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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