Brainbite
ARBAlara Reborn/#18/2009Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.05
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 15.4%
90d high
$0.19
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
Alara Reborn
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 21% below its 90 day high of $0.19.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 27% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Sorcery
Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card.
Draw a card.
Card capabilities
Card drawSorcery
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 May 2009
When Brainbite resolves, you’ll draw a card even if the targeted opponent has no cards in hand.
wotc1 May 2009
You may target an opponent who has no cards in hand.
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About this card
Brainbite
Brainbite is a Sorcery, with mana cost {2}{U}{B} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Brainbite FAQ
How much is Brainbite worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Brainbite is $0.15. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.19.
What is the cheapest printing of Brainbite?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Alara Reborn at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Brainbite first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ARB #18, released 2009-04-30.
Is there a foil version of Brainbite?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.19 versus $0.15 for nonfoil, which is 27% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Brainbite legal in Commander?
Yes, Brainbite is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Brainbite legal in Modern?
Yes, Brainbite is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Brainbite legal in Standard?
Brainbite is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Brainbite do?
Brainbite is a Sorcery with mana cost {2}{U}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card. Draw a card.".