The Star Foil Thought Courier from Magic: The Gathering's 2005 Ninth Edition (9ED) is a sought-after uncommon creature card featuring a distinctive star-shaped foil treatment.
Thought Courier
2005 • Magic: The Gathering • Ninth Edition
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Released in 2005 as part of Magic: The Gathering's Ninth Edition, this card represents a pivotal era in the trading card game's history. Thought Courier (card number 104★) is an Uncommon Human Wizard creature with a mana cost of one blue mana. Its ability allows a player to tap the card to draw a card and then discard a card, providing a simple but effective resource management option during gameplay. Illustrated by Stephen Tappin, the Star Foil parallel treatment adds a unique visual element to this print, distinguishing it from standard non-foil versions. Collectors often seek this variant to complete their Ninth Edition collections or to appreciate the distinct finish of the uncommon rarity. The card's identity within the set is defined by its blue mana identity and its role as a low-cost creature capable of interacting with the library. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering brand, owning a Star Foil version of Thought Courier offers a tangible connection to the game's foundational sets from the mid-2000s.
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Thought Courier
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Stephen Tappin
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
1 / 1
U
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{T}: Draw a card, then discard a card.
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