Brainsurge
MH3Modern Horizons 3/#53/2024Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.37
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.37
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.06
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.99Low $0.39▼ 50.6%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.37TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 5.7%90d▼ 15.9%
90d high
$0.50
90d low
$0.32
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.26
Reality Fracture Commander
- Up 5.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 26% below its 90 day high of $0.50.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 132% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Draw four 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)
wotc7 Jun 2024
The two cards you put on top of your library can be from the four you just drew or ones that were already in your hand.
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About this card
Brainsurge
Brainsurge is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.37 (up 5.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Brainsurge FAQ
How much is Brainsurge worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Brainsurge is $0.37. It is up 5.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.32 to $0.50.
What is the cheapest printing of Brainsurge?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Reality Fracture Commander at $0.26 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Brainsurge?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Modern Horizons 3 at $1.10 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Brainsurge are there?
Brainsurge has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Brainsurge first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MH3 #53, released 2024-06-14.
What is the newest printing of Brainsurge?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from FRC #40, released 2026-10-02.
Is there a foil version of Brainsurge?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.86 versus $0.37 for nonfoil, which is 132% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Brainsurge legal in Commander?
Yes, Brainsurge is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.