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Elder Brain
Price history
Elder Brain price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.98.
Elder Brain Price Summary
Elder Brain's current headline price is $0.98.
Elder Brain Printings & Prices
Elder Brain has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease and extended art treatments.
All finishes
Sell Elder Brain: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PCLB #125s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #573 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #573 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #125 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #125 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CLB #936 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CLB #936 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CLB #125 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CLB #573 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CLB #573 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Elder Brain Rules Text & Legality
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Whenever this creature attacks a player, exile all cards from that player's hand, then they draw that many cards. You may play lands and cast spells from among the exiled cards for as long as they remain exiled. If you cast a spell this way, you may spend mana as though it were mana of any color to cast it.
Elder Brain is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Elder Brain Rulings
- Jun 10, 2022 The cards are exiled face up.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Elder Brain has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB #936 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Extended Art |
| CLB #573 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Extended Art |
| CLB #573 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Extended Art |
| CLB #125 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CLB #125 | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Standard |
| PCLB #125s | 2022-06-10 | Rare | Prerelease |
PCLB #125s Elder Brain in Commander
Elder Brain is the #3,947 most-played card on EDHREC, down 205 places over the last 30 days.
Elder Brain FAQ
How much is Elder Brain worth?
Elder Brain is worth about $0.98 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Elder Brain legal in Commander?
Yes — Elder Brain is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Elder Brain been reprinted?
Yes — Elder Brain has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Elder Brain cheap?
Elder Brain trades at about $0.98 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.