Thought Vessel

Thought Vessel is a colorless artifact that counts as ramp. It appears in the recommended lists of 421 commanders, and 17% of colorless decks run it.

Type: Artifact

Cost: 2

Color identity: Colorless

Reference price: €0.97

Oldest printing: Commander 2015

Role in the deck: ramp

Rules text

You have no maximum hand size. {T}: Add {C}.

Official text (Scryfall).

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Commanders that play it

The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.

Commander	Identity	Inclusion	Synergy
Doctor Spectrum	White	100%	+84%
Masumaro, First to Live	Green	87%	+79%
Kiyomaro, First to Stand	White	90%	+74%
Multani, Maro-Sorcerer	Green	72%	+63%
Kagemaro, First to Suffer	Black	85%	+61%
She-Hulk, Wallbreaker	Red	71%	+60%
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser	Red · White	71%	+57%
Duggan, Private Detective	Green · Blue	74%	+54%
Adamaro, First to Desire	Red	65%	+53%
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls	Black · Red	71%	+52%
Mister Negative	Black · White	65%	+51%
Black Widow, Agile Avenger	Red · White	63%	+50%
Baldin, Century Herdmaster	White	66%	+50%
The Wasp, Winsome Avenger	Blue	100%	+49%
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse	Green	57%	+48%
Bello, Bard of the Brambles	Green · Red	58%	+47%
Ms. Bumbleflower	Green · Blue · White	67%	+47%
Sergeant John Benton	Green · White	55%	+47%
Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader	Black	70%	+46%
Szarekh, the Silent King	Black	69%	+45%
Grothama, All-Devouring	Green	53%	+44%
Ori, Plate Stacker	White	60%	+44%
Vilis, Broker of Blood	Black	69%	+44%
Tataru Taru	White	60%	+44%

How much it is played, by color identity

Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.

Archetypes where it shows up

The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.

Card Draw · 146 Control · 127 Tokens · 122 Combo · 118 +1/+1 Counters · 97 Aggro · 95 Artifacts · 80 Voltron · 71

Cards that go with it

The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.

Frequently asked questions

Which Commander decks play Thought Vessel?

It is in the recommended lists of 421 commanders, with an average inclusion of 47% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Doctor Spectrum · Masumaro, First to Live · Kiyomaro, First to Stand. Overall, 17% of colorless decks run it.

How much does Thought Vessel cost?

Its reference price is €0.97 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.

Does Thought Vessel have combos?

It does not appear in any combo catalogued on Commander Spellbook. That does not mean it has no synergies, only that it is not part of a known infinite loop.

Can I play Thought Vessel in my deck?

It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is colorless, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.