Thoughtbind
CHKChampions of Kamigawa/#96/2004Common
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.11
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.10
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.10TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 9.1%30d▼ 9.1%90d▲ 100.0%
90d high
$0.11
90d low
$0.05
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.10
Champions of Kamigawa
- Down 9.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $0.11.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 100% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell with mana value 4 or less.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Thoughtbind
Thoughtbind is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.10 (down 9.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Thoughtbind FAQ
How much is Thoughtbind worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Thoughtbind is $0.10. It is down 9.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.05 to $0.11.
What is the cheapest printing of Thoughtbind?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Champions of Kamigawa at $0.10 on TCGplayer.
What set was Thoughtbind first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from CHK #96, released 2004-10-01.
Is there a foil version of Thoughtbind?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.20 versus $0.10 for nonfoil, which is 100% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Thoughtbind legal in Commander?
Yes, Thoughtbind is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Thoughtbind legal in Modern?
Yes, Thoughtbind is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Thoughtbind legal in Standard?
Thoughtbind is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Thoughtbind do?
Thoughtbind is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell with mana value 4 or less.".









