Thought Dissector

DSTDarksteel/#152/2004Rare
MV 4
Thought Dissector
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.22
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.30
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.05
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetDST
Collector #152
Released2004-02-06
Rarityrare
ArtistMatt Cavotta
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.30TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 3.2%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.34
90d low
$0.30
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.30
Darksteel
  • Down 3.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $0.34.
  • Foil copies of this printing carry a 750% premium over nonfoil.
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PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
DarksteelDST · #152 · 2004-02-06nonfoilrare$0.30▲ 0.0%▼ 3.2%
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, : Target opponent reveals cards from the top of their library until an artifact card or X cards are revealed, whichever comes first. If an artifact card is revealed this way, put it onto the battlefield under your control and sacrifice this artifact. Put the rest of the revealed cards into that player's graveyard.
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (1)
wotc1 Dec 2004
You put the artifact card onto the battlefield even if Thought Dissector has already left the battlefield and you can’t sacrifice it.
About this card

Thought Dissector

Thought Dissector is an Artifact, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4).

Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.

Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.30 (down 3.2% over 30 days).

Frequently asked

Thought Dissector FAQ

How much is Thought Dissector worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Thought Dissector is $0.30. It is down 3.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.30 to $0.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Thought Dissector?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Darksteel at $0.30 on TCGplayer.
What set was Thought Dissector first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DST #152, released 2004-02-06.
Is there a foil version of Thought Dissector?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.55 versus $0.30 for nonfoil, which is 750% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Thought Dissector legal in Commander?
Yes, Thought Dissector is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Thought Dissector legal in Modern?
Yes, Thought Dissector is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Thought Dissector legal in Standard?
Thought Dissector is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Thought Dissector do?
Thought Dissector is an Artifact with mana cost {4}. Its Oracle text reads: "{X}, {T}: Target opponent reveals cards from the top of their library until an artifact card or X cards are revealed, whichever comes first. If an artifact card is revealed this way, put it onto the battlefield under your control and sacrifice this artifact. Put the rest of the revealed cards into that player's graveyard.".