Thirst for Knowledge
MRDMirrodin/#53/2003Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.25
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.08
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.59Low $0.39▲ 20.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.25TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.9%30d▼ 7.4%90d▲ 19.1%
90d high
$0.28
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
19
Currently 8th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.17
Marvel Super Heroes
- Down 7.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 11% below its 90 day high of $0.28.
- This printing is the 8th cheapest paper printing currently priced (19 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 956% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Draw three cards. Then discard two cards unless you discard an artifact card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc10 Nov 2020
You can discard either one artifact card or two cards which may or may not be artifacts. If you really want to, you can discard two artifact cards.
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About this card
Thirst for Knowledge
Thirst for Knowledge is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3). Printed 19 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.25 (down 7.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Thirst for Knowledge FAQ
How much is Thirst for Knowledge worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Thirst for Knowledge is $0.25. It is down 7.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.28.
What is the cheapest printing of Thirst for Knowledge?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Marvel Super Heroes at $0.17 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Thirst for Knowledge?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Friday Night Magic 2008 at $4.65 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Thirst for Knowledge are there?
Thirst for Knowledge has been printed 19 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Thirst for Knowledge first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MRD #53, released 2003-10-02.
What is the newest printing of Thirst for Knowledge?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRC #443, released 2026-11-13.
Is there a foil version of Thirst for Knowledge?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.64 versus $0.25 for nonfoil, which is 956% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Thirst for Knowledge legal in Commander?
Yes, Thirst for Knowledge is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.