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Brainbite
SORCERY Common
Alara Reborn EDHREC #27,100
$0.19
+5.6%
7 days
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Brainbite price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.19.
Brainbite Price Summary
Brainbite's current headline price is $0.19.
Brainbite Printings & Prices
1 printings
Brainbite has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Brainbite: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ARB #18 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ARB #18 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ARB #18 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ARB #18 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Brainbite Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card.
Draw a card.
"An Esper mage will leave a hole in your memory with surgical precision. A Grixis mage sees no reason to be so kind."
Brainbite is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Brainbite Rulings
2 most recent
- May 1, 2009 When Brainbite resolves, you’ll draw a card even if the targeted opponent has no cards in hand.
- May 1, 2009 You may target an opponent who has no cards in hand.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Brainbite has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARB #18 | 2009-04-30 | Common | Standard |
| ARB #18 | 2009-04-30 | Common | Standard |
Brainbite in Commander
Brainbite is the #27,100 most-played card on EDHREC, down 507 places over the last 30 days.
Brainbite FAQ
How much is Brainbite worth?
Brainbite is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Brainbite legal in Commander?
Yes — Brainbite is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Brainbite been reprinted?
Yes — Brainbite has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Brainbite cheap?
Brainbite trades at about $0.19 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#27,100 on EDHREC).