Thought Monitor

Description

Thought Monitor arrives as card number 98 in the Commander subset of Magic: The Gathering's 2022 The Brothers' War expansion. Designed by Martina Pilcerova, this Rare artifact creature brings strategic depth to decks focused on artifact synergy. As a Construct with the ability to fly, it evades ground-based blockers while providing immediate board presence. The card’s most notable trait is its affinity for artifacts, reducing its casting cost by one mana for each artifact you control. This mechanic allows players to deploy a seven-mana-value threat much earlier in the game, turning resource accumulation into a powerful advantage. Upon entering the battlefield, Thought Monitor draws two cards, fueling future turns and maintaining hand stability. This design encourages collectors and players to build cohesive artifact-centric strategies, making it a valuable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. The Brothers' War set captures the industrial warfare theme of the set, and Thought Monitor exemplifies this through its construct nature and mechanical efficiency. For those building Commander decks, this card offers a reliable late-game threat that scales with your board state. Its unique rules text and strategic utility make it a standout piece for enthusiasts of the format. Whether you are collecting for nostalgia or competitive potential, this card represents a significant moment in the game's evolving mechanics.