Thought Prison
MRDMirrodin/#261/2003Uncommon
MV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.10
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.21
90d low
$0.17
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.20
Mirrodin
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 5% below its 90 day high of $0.21.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 450% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Imprint — When this artifact enters, you may have target player reveal their hand. If you do, choose a nonland card from it and exile that card.
Whenever a player casts a spell that shares a color or mana value with the exiled card, this artifact deals 2 damage to that player.
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Imprint
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
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Rulings (1)
wotc1 Dec 2004
The second ability triggers only once per spell. If the spell shares both a color and a mana value with the imprinted card, Thought Prison deals 2 damage, not 4.
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About this card
Thought Prison
Thought Prison is an Artifact, with mana cost {5} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Thought Prison FAQ
How much is Thought Prison worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Thought Prison is $0.20. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.17 to $0.21.
What is the cheapest printing of Thought Prison?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin at $0.20 on TCGplayer.
What set was Thought Prison first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #261, released 2003-10-02.
Is there a foil version of Thought Prison?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.10 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 450% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Thought Prison legal in Commander?
Yes, Thought Prison is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Thought Prison legal in Modern?
Yes, Thought Prison is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Thought Prison legal in Standard?
Thought Prison is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Thought Prison do?
Thought Prison is an Artifact with mana cost {5}. Its Oracle text reads: "Imprint — When this artifact enters, you may have target player reveal their hand. If you do, choose a nonland card from it and exile that card. Whenever a player casts a spell that shares a color or mana value with the exiled card, this artifact deals 2 damage to that player.".