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The Big Idea
Price history
The Big Idea price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.28.
The Big Idea Price Summary
The Big Idea's current headline price is $0.28.
The Big Idea Printings & Prices
The Big Idea has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes.
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Sell The Big Idea: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | UST #76 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULST #26 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | UST #76 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
The Big Idea Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{2}{B/R}{B/R}, {T}: Roll a six-sided die. Create a number of 1/1 red Brainiac creature tokens equal to the result.
Tap three untapped Brainiacs you control: The next time you would roll a six-sided die, instead roll two six-sided dice and use the total of those results.
The Big Idea is not legal in any of the major constructed formats.
The Big Idea Rulings
- Jan 19, 2018 If another spell or ability instructs you to roll two dice and use the difference, you can use The Big Idea’s second ability to replace one of those die rolls. First, roll two dice and use their sum. That’s the first result. Then roll one die. That’s the second result. Then figure out the difference between those two results.
- Jan 19, 2018 If you use the second ability to roll two dice instead of one, any ability that triggers “whenever you roll a die” will trigger twice.
- Jan 19, 2018 Some cards, like Chittering Doom, care about the results of individual die rolls and not the total if two dice are rolled together. For example, if you use The Big Idea’s second ability to replace one die roll with two and roll two 3s, Chittering Doom’s ability (which triggers whenever you roll 4 or higher on a die) won’t trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
The Big Idea has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULST #26 | 2022-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| UST #76 | 2017-12-08 | Rare | Standard |
| UST #76 | 2017-12-08 | Rare | Standard |
ULST #26 The Big Idea FAQ
How much is The Big Idea worth?
The Big Idea is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is The Big Idea legal in Commander?
No — The Big Idea is not legal in any of the major constructed formats (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper).
Has The Big Idea been reprinted?
Yes — The Big Idea has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is The Big Idea cheap?
The Big Idea trades at about $0.28 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.