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Brainstorm Reality Fracture Commander MTG card
FRC #39 · Art by Daarken
FRC set symbol, CommonReality Fracture Commander#39Common

Brainstorm

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Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · FRC #39 nonfoil
$0.60 +76.5% +$0.26, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+9.1%
EDHREC rank
#69 No change in 30 days

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Brainstorm Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.60, up 76.5% over 7 days, up 9.1% over 30 days, down 54.9% over 90 days.

Brainstorm Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Brainstorm

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Brainstorm in Sealed Products

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Brainstorm Printings & Prices

Brainstorm has 48 tracked printings across 33 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil, foil and etched finishes, including full art, borderless, showcase and inverted treatments.

FRC set symbol, CommonFRC #39
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PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #MKC-96
WC00 set symbol, CommonWC00 #jf61
C18 set symbol, UncommonC18 #82
C15 set symbol, CommonC15 #90
FCA set symbol, UncommonFCA #28
Borderless
TLE set symbol, CommonTLE #155
CST set symbol, CommonCST #61
DSC set symbol, CommonDSC #113
BTD set symbol, CommonBTD #3
DDJ set symbol, CommonDDJ #13
MB2 set symbol, CommonMB2 #155
SLD set symbol, CommonSLD #2148
Retro Frame
EMA set symbol, UncommonEMA #40
5ED set symbol, Common5ED #76
A25 set symbol, CommonA25 #46
CMD set symbol, CommonCMD #40
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #723
Secret Lair Bonus
2XM set symbol, Common2XM #44
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #582
Secret Lair Bonus
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1162
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #A25-46
AFC set symbol, CommonAFC #79
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #174
MKC set symbol, CommonMKC #96
40K set symbol, Common40K #192
ICE set symbol, CommonICE #61
C21 set symbol, CommonC21 #115
SS1 set symbol, RareSS1 #3
Inverted
CNS set symbol, CommonCNS #91
PZA set symbol, MythicPZA #4
Borderless
TRC #434
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2491
Borderless
STA set symbol, RareSTA #13
BorderlessShowcase
MMQ set symbol, CommonMMQ #61
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #7019
BorderlessSecret Lair Bonus
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #SS1-3
Inverted
40K set symbol, Common40K #192★
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #7016
BorderlessSecret Lair Bonus
2XM set symbol, Rare2XM #338
BorderlessBox Topper
STA set symbol, RareSTA #76
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #7013
BorderlessSecret Lair Bonus
F04 set symbol, RareF04 #12

Sell Brainstorm: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomMMQ #61Foil
CoolStuffIncMMQ #61Foil
Card KingdomF04 #12Foil
Card KingdomMB2 #155Foil
Card KingdomSTA #76Foil
Card KingdomSLD #7013Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #7013Nonfoil

Brainstorm Rules Text & Legality

Brainstorm

Draw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.

With fascinating specimens from countless worlds, new cures can come from anywhere.

Brainstorm is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.

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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.

  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, CommonMystery Booster 2 · foilMB2 #155
  • Aug 2, 2024MB2 set symbol, CommonMystery Booster 2MB2 #155
  • Sep 27, 2024DSC set symbol, CommonDuskmourn: House of Horror CommanderDSC #113
  • Jun 13, 2025FCA set symbol, UncommonFinal Fantasy: Through the Ages · Borderless, foilFCA #28
  • Jun 13, 2025FCA set symbol, UncommonFinal Fantasy: Through the Ages · BorderlessFCA #28
  • Aug 2, 2025SLP set symbol, RareSecret Lair Promo · Borderless, foilSLP #1
  • Nov 21, 2025TLE set symbol, CommonAvatar: The Last Airbender Eternal · Alt Art, foilTLE #155
  • Nov 21, 2025TLE set symbol, CommonAvatar: The Last Airbender Eternal · Alt ArtTLE #155
  • Mar 6, 2026PZA set symbol, MythicTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Source Material · Borderless, foilPZA #4
  • Mar 6, 2026PZA set symbol, MythicTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Source Material · BorderlessPZA #4

Showing the 10 most recent of 58 printings.

Brainstorm in Commander

Brainstorm is the #69 most-played card on EDHREC.

#69 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days

Brainstorm FAQ

How much is Brainstorm worth?

Brainstorm is worth about $0.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 48 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Brainstorm cheap?

Brainstorm trades at about $0.60; 58 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Brainstorm?

Cards that fill a similar role include Ponder, Preordain, Serum Visions.

Where is Brainstorm banned?

Brainstorm is banned in Historic, Premodern.