Brainwash

DRKThe Dark/#3/1994Common◆ Graded data
Colour IDMV 1
Brainwash
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.23
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.24
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
This printing
SetDRK
Collector #3
Released1994-08-01
Raritycommon
ArtistPete Venters
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.24TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 4.0%30d▼ 4.0%90d▼ 11.1%
90d high
$0.28
90d low
$0.24
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.12
Fourth Edition
  • Down 4.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
  • Currently 14% below its 90 day high of $0.28.
  • This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
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Graded market

Graded card prices

Graded prices are market estimates for professionally graded copies of this exact printing where sufficient market data is available.

DRK/#3/nonfoil
CGCGrade 10
$20.50
USD · updated 3d ago · 25 sales
Additional graded market
AnyGrade 9.5
$133.00
USD · updated 3d ago · 25 sales
AnyGrade 9
$16.99
USD · updated 3d ago · 25 sales
AnyGrade 8
$14.99
USD · updated 3d ago · 25 sales
AnyGrade 7
$6.66
USD · updated 3d ago · 25 sales
Raw market
$0.25
CGC 10
$20.50+8,100%
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Compare printings (3 priced)
PrintingFinishRarityPrice7D30DActions
Fourth Edition4ED · #11 · 1995-04-01nonfoilcommon$0.12◆▲ 0.0%▲ 0.0%
eBay
Fifth Edition5ED · #13 · 1997-03-24nonfoilcommon$0.19▲ 5.6%▲ 5.6%
eBay
The DarkDRK · #3 · 1994-08-01nonfoilcommon$0.24◆▼ 4.0%▼ 7.7%
eBay
Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack unless its controller pays .
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Rulings (3)
wotc4 Oct 2004
This ability is paid for during the declare attackers step of the combat phase.
wotc4 Oct 2004
Paying this cost is not an instant or any other kind of ability, it is an additional cost on the declaration of the attacker.
wotc4 Oct 2004
If there are multiple combat phases during the turn, the attack cost must be paid each time if you want to attack with the creature.
About this card

Brainwash

Brainwash is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {W} (mana value 1). Printed 3 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: $0.24 (down 4.0% over 30 days).

This exact printing has CGC 10 market price $20.50. The CGC 10 slab commands a +8,100% premium over the raw market ($0.25) for this exact printing. Graded prices reflect professionally slabbed copies; missing (grader, grade) combinations do not appear.

Frequently asked

Brainwash FAQ

How much is Brainwash worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Brainwash is $0.24. It is down 4.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.24 to $0.28.
What is the cheapest printing of Brainwash?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Fourth Edition at $0.12 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Brainwash?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The Dark at $0.24 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Brainwash are there?
Brainwash has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Brainwash first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DRK #3, released 1994-08-01.
What is the newest printing of Brainwash?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from 5ED #13, released 1997-03-24.
Is Brainwash legal in Commander?
Yes, Brainwash is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Brainwash legal in Modern?
Brainwash is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.