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Brainstorm
Price history
Brainstorm price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.38.
Brainstorm Price Summary
Brainstorm's current headline price is $1.38.
Brainstorm Printings & Prices
Brainstorm has 46 tracked printings across 32 sets, in nonfoil, foil, surge foil and etched finishes, including full art, borderless, showcase and inverted treatments.
All finishes
Sell Brainstorm: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | MMQ #61 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMQ #61 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MMQ #61 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | MB2 #155 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | F04 #12 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #155 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STA #76 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #7013 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #7013 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | STA #76 | Foil | — | — | — |
Brainstorm Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Draw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.
Brainstorm is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Brainstorm Rulings
- Mar 16, 2018 You draw three cards and put two cards back all while Brainstorm is resolving. Nothing can happen between the two, and no player may choose to take actions.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Brainstorm has been reprinted 58 times. The Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal reprint cut the price 65% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PZA #4 | 2026-03-06 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| PZA #4 | 2026-03-06 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| TLE #155 | 2025-11-21 | Common | Alt Art | — | — | — | — |
| TLE #155 | 2025-11-21 | Common | Alt Art | — | — | — | — |
| SLP #1 | 2025-08-02 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| FCA #28 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| FCA #28 | 2025-06-13 | Uncommon | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| DSC #113 | 2024-09-27 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MB2 #155 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| MB2 #155 | 2024-08-02 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
PZA #4 
TLE #155 
SLP #1 
FCA #28 
DSC #113 
MB2 #155 Showing the 10 most recent of 58 printings.
Brainstorm in Commander
Brainstorm is the #69 most-played card on EDHREC.
Brainstorm FAQ
How much is Brainstorm worth?
Brainstorm is worth about $1.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Brainstorm legal in Commander?
Yes — Brainstorm is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Brainstorm been reprinted?
Yes — Brainstorm has been reprinted 58 times, with 46 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Brainstorm cheap?
Brainstorm trades at about $1.38 — 58 reprints keep supply plentiful.