Quick Answer

Thought-Knot Seer is a rare Creature — Eldrazi from OGW (OGW) costing {3}{C}. Current price: $4.49 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thought-Knot Seer MTG card

Thought-Knot Seer

Creature — Eldrazi

Card Text

({C} represents colorless mana.) When this creature enters, target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it and exile that card. When this creature leaves the battlefield, target opponent draws a card.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 4.0 OGW OGW 🎨 Svetlin Velinov

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$4.49
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$9.97
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$5.49
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$13.99
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€2.89
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€7.70
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thought-Knot Seer? Basics

Thought-Knot Seer is a Creature — Eldrazi card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "({C} represents colorless mana.) When this creature enters, target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it and exile that card. When this creature leaves the battlefield, target opponent draws a card."

How much mana does Thought-Knot Seer cost to cast? Basics

Thought-Knot Seer has a mana cost of {3}{C}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Thought-Knot Seer's mana cost of {3}{C} 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.

Thought-Knot Seer has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Thought-Knot Seer's current oracle text is: "({C} represents colorless mana.) When this creature enters, target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a nonland card from it and exile that card. When this creature leaves the battlefield, target opponent draws a card."

What is the current price of Thought-Knot Seer? Pricing

The current market price for Thought-Knot Seer is approximately $4.49 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.97 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.89 EUR.

Where can I buy Thought-Knot Seer? Pricing

You can purchase Thought-Knot Seer 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.

Thought-Knot Seer normal: $4.49 | foil: $9.97

Is Thought-Knot Seer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Thought-Knot Seer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Thought-Knot Seer legal in Modern? Legality

Thought-Knot Seer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thought-Knot Seer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thought-Knot Seer 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 Thought-Knot Seer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thought-Knot Seer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thought-Knot Seer legal in Legacy? Legality

Thought-Knot Seer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thought-Knot Seer legal in Vintage? Legality

Thought-Knot Seer 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 Thought-Knot Seer legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Thought-Knot Seer 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 Thought-Knot Seer from? Details

This printing of Thought-Knot Seer is from OGW (OGW), with collector number 9.

Thought-Knot Seer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Thought-Knot Seer's rarity? Details

Thought-Knot Seer is a rare card in OGW.

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

Who illustrated Thought-Knot Seer? Details

Thought-Knot Seer was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Thought-Knot Seer's power and toughness? Details

Thought-Knot Seer is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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