Brainstealer Dragon
Brainstealer Dragon Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Brainstealer Dragon is $9.11 (CLB #621, Extended Art), and the most expensive is $10.84 (OTC #127). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $9.11, down 4.0% over 7 days, down 7.0% over 30 days, down 3.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $11.14 (2026).
Brainstealer Dragon Printings & Prices
Brainstealer Dragon has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Brainstealer Dragon: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.00 cash for OTC #127; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | CLB #670 | Nonfoil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | OTC #127 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | OTC #127 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTC #127 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | CLB #621 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #670 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | $12.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #621 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | $12.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #670 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #621 | Nonfoil | $2.25 | — | — |
Brainstealer Dragon Rules Text & Legality
Flying
At the beginning of your end step, exile the top card of each opponent's library. You may play those cards for as long as they remain exiled. If you cast a spell this way, you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast it.
Whenever a nonland permanent an opponent owns enters the battlefield under your control, they lose life equal to its mana value.
Brainstealer Dragon is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Brainstealer Dragon has been reprinted 3 times. The Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander reprint cut the price 81% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTC #127 | 2024-04-19 | Rare | Standard | $5.10 | $1.94 | $0.95 | $1.41 |
| CLB #621 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| CLB #670 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
OTC #127 
CLB #621 Brainstealer Dragon in Commander
Brainstealer Dragon is the #2,184 most-played card on EDHREC, down 23 places over the last 30 days.
Brainstealer Dragon FAQ
How much is Brainstealer Dragon worth?
Brainstealer Dragon is worth about $9.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $9.11 to $10.84 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Brainstealer Dragon legal in Commander?
Yes — Brainstealer Dragon is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Brainstealer Dragon been reprinted?
Yes — Brainstealer Dragon has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Brainstealer Dragon expensive?
Brainstealer Dragon trades at $9.11 on printing supply and steady demand.