Thought Monitor is a 2024 Foundations Jumpstart artifact creature designed to accelerate your game through its Affinity mechanic and card advantage.
Thought Monitor
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Foundations • Jumpstart
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Thought Monitor, card number 373, stands as a pivotal component within the 2024 Foundations Jumpstart set for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. As a blue Artifact Creature — Construct, this card offers a unique blend of efficiency and control that appeals to players seeking strategic depth in their decks. The card’s primary appeal lies in its Affinity ability, which significantly reduces casting costs based on the number of artifacts controlled. This mechanic encourages deck builders to synergize artifact-heavy strategies, making Thought Monitor a flexible threat that can often be deployed for a fraction of its seven mana value. Once on the battlefield, its Flying ability grants evasion, allowing it to bypass many ground-based defenses, while its enter-the-battlefield effect draws two cards. This combination of resource acceleration and card draw makes it a valuable asset for collectors and players alike who appreciate the intricate balance of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. For collectors focusing on the Foundations Jumpstart subset, Thought Monitor represents a key piece of the puzzle. Whether you are building a new deck or expanding your collection of rare artifacts, this card offers both aesthetic and functional value. Its status as a Rare in the set underscores its importance within the Foundations framework, making it a sought-after addition for those who appreciate the strategic nuances of artifact-based playstyles.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Thought Monitor
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Martina Pilcerova
Card Stock
English
{6}{U}
Artifact Creature — Construct
2 / 2
U
Card Text
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Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Flying When this creature enters, draw two cards.
It roams the skies over the Quicksilver Sea, alert for any hint of aberrant thought.
FAQ
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What is the Mana Value of Thought Monitor?
Thought Monitor has a mana value of 7, requiring six blue mana and one generic mana to cast normally. However, its Affinity ability reduces this cost for each artifact you control.
How does the Affinity mechanic work on this card?
Affinity allows you to cast Thought Monitor for {1} less for each artifact you control. This means if you have three artifacts on the battlefield, you only need to pay four mana instead of seven.
What abilities does Thought Monitor possess?
Thought Monitor has the abilities Affinity for artifacts, Flying, and a triggered ability that draws two cards when it enters the battlefield.
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