
Brainsurge
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- 0.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #1,206 Up 60 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy FRC #40 nonfoil
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Brainsurge Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.24, down 20.0% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 38.5% over 90 days.
Brainsurge Price History
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Reprints in this period
Brainsurge price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.24.
Where to Buy and Sell Brainsurge
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Brainsurge in Sealed Products
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Brainsurge Printings & Prices
Brainsurge has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art treatments.
Sell Brainsurge: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MH3 #399 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | MH3 #399 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MH3 #399 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MH3 #399 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MH3 #53 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | MH3 #53 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | MH3 #53 | Nonfoil |
Brainsurge Rules Text & Legality
Draw four cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.
In the Cosmos, secrets swirl and spark like windborne embers, and only Alrund can capture them.
Brainsurge is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
Brainsurge Rulings
- Jun 7, 2024
The two cards you put on top of your library can be from the four you just drew or ones that were already in your hand.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Brainsurge has been reprinted 4 times. The Modern Horizons 3 reprint cut the price 84% in 30 days.
- Jun 14, 2024Modern Horizons 3 · Alt Art, foilMH3 #399
- Jun 14, 2024Modern Horizons 3 · foilMH3 #53
- Jun 14, 2024Modern Horizons 3MH3 #53
- Jun 14, 2024Modern Horizons 3 · Alt ArtMH3 #399
Brainsurge in Commander
Brainsurge is the #1,206 most-played card on EDHREC, up 60 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Up 60 in 30 days
Brainsurge FAQ
How much is Brainsurge worth?
Brainsurge is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.
Is Brainsurge legal in Commander?
Yes. Brainsurge is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Brainsurge been reprinted?
Yes. Brainsurge has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Brainsurge cheap?
Brainsurge trades at about $0.24; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.
What can I play instead of Brainsurge?
Cards that fill a similar role include Brainstorm, Dream Cache, Thirst for Discovery.







