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Brainsurge Reality Fracture Commander MTG card
FRC #40 · Art by Liiga Smilshkalne
FRC set symbol, UncommonReality Fracture Commander#40Uncommon

Brainsurge

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TCGplayer market · FRC #40 nonfoil
$0.24 −20.0% −$0.06, 7 days
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EDHREC rank
#1,206 Up 60 in 30 days

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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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Where to Buy and Sell Brainsurge

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Brainsurge Printings & Prices

Brainsurge has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including alt art treatments.

FRC set symbol, UncommonFRC #40
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MH3 set symbol, UncommonMH3 #53
MH3 set symbol, UncommonMH3 #399
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CoolStuffIncMH3 #53Foil
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Brainsurge Rules Text & Legality

Brainsurge

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.

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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, 2024MH3 set symbol, UncommonModern Horizons 3 · Alt Art, foilMH3 #399
  • Jun 14, 2024MH3 set symbol, UncommonModern Horizons 3 · foilMH3 #53
  • Jun 14, 2024MH3 set symbol, UncommonModern Horizons 3MH3 #53
  • Jun 14, 2024MH3 set symbol, UncommonModern 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.

#1,206 EDHREC rank
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.