Thoughtcast
March of the Machine Commander · #242

Thoughtcast

Thoughtcast is a Common Sorcery from March of the Machine Commander (242) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.57 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $3.57
Cardmarket trend €1.67
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Thoughtcast suits collectors and players working on March of the Machine Commander who need the Common slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Thoughtcast from March of the Machine Commander?

Thoughtcast is a Sorcery in March of the Machine Commander numbered 242. Mana cost {4}{U}. Color identity: U. Thoughtcast (242) from March of the Machine Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander.

What is Thoughtcast worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.57 for Thoughtcast. Low and high spread runs $3.57 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.67; Normal: $3.57. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 242 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMarch of the Machine Commander
Number242
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$3.57
Cardmarket EUR€1.67
cardmarket $1.67
Normal $3.57

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Thoughtcast?

Thoughtcast is a Common printing in March of the Machine Commander. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 242 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Thoughtcast?

Thoughtcast lists as Sorcery with keywords Affinity. Artist: Greg Hildebrandt. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 242 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Thoughtcast (242) from March of the Machine Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Thoughtcast is catalogued as Common Sorcery in March of the Machine Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $3.57 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.67; Normal: $3.57).
  • Mana cost {4}{U} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $3.57 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Thoughtcast from March of the Machine Commander?

Thoughtcast is a Common Sorcery from March of the Machine Commander numbered 242 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Thoughtcast worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.57 for ungraded Thoughtcast. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Thoughtcast?

Thoughtcast is catalogued as Common in March of the Machine Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Thoughtcast legal in Commander or Standard?

Thoughtcast shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Thoughtcast near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.57. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.