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Brainbite
ARB · Alara Reborn #18 · Common · released 2009-04-30
{2}{U}{B}
Sorcery
Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card.
Draw a card.
An Esper mage will leave a hole in your memory with surgical precision. A Grixis mage sees no reason to be so kind.
Brainbite is a common black-blue sorcery from Alara Reborn (2009). Recent market prices range from $0.15 to $0.19 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.18
USD Foil$0.19
Format legality
Where you can play Brainbite in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings
Prices range from $0.15 to $0.19 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Alara Reborn at $0.15.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alara Reborn This page | 18 | Common | $0.15 | $0.19 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2009-05-01You may target an opponent who has no cards in hand.
- 2009-05-01When Brainbite resolves, you’ll draw a card even if the targeted opponent has no cards in hand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brainbite legal in Commander?
Yes — Brainbite is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Brainbite legal in?
Brainbite is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Brainbite been printed?
Brainbite has a single printing, released in 2009.
What is the cheapest printing of Brainbite?
The cheapest printing is Alara Reborn (#18) at about $0.15.
Who illustrated Brainbite?
This printing of Brainbite was illustrated by Mark Hyzer.