Brainstorm
5EDFifth Edition/#76/1997CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.99
Cardmarket€1.46
ManaPool$1.09
TCGplayer$2.08
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.35
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.99High $3.49Low $2.99▼ 14.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.08TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 1.0%30d▲ 1.0%90d▼ 7.1%
90d high
$2.37
90d low
$2.01
Paper printings priced
42
Currently 16th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.59
Reality Fracture Commander
- Up 1.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $2.37.
- This printing is the 16th cheapest paper printing currently priced (42 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Draw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.
Card capabilities
Card drawInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc16 Mar 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.
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About this card
Brainstorm
Brainstorm is an Instant, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1). Printed 37 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.08 (up 1.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Brainstorm FAQ
How much is Brainstorm worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Brainstorm is $2.08. It is up 1.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.01 to $2.37.
What is the cheapest printing of Brainstorm?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Reality Fracture Commander at $0.59 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Brainstorm?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Friday Night Magic 2004 at $84.45 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Brainstorm are there?
Brainstorm has been printed 37 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Brainstorm first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from 5ED #76, released 1997-03-24.
What is the newest printing of Brainstorm?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TRC #434, released 2026-11-13.
Is Brainstorm legal in Commander?
Yes, Brainstorm is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Brainstorm legal in Modern?
Brainstorm is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.