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Brainstorm
BTD · Beatdown Box Set #3 · Common · released 2000-10-01
{U}
Instant
Draw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.
"I reeled from the blow, and then suddenly, I knew exactly what to do. Within moments victory was mine."
—Gustha Ebbasdotter
Kjeldoran royal mage
Brainstorm is a common blue instant from Beatdown Box Set (2000). It has been printed 51 times across 35 sets, from 1995 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $1.27 to $698.69 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Brawl.
USD$1.78
Format legality
Where you can play Brainstorm in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageRestricted
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricBanned
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (51)
Prices range from $1.27 to $698.69 across finishes. Cheapest printing: World Championship Decks 2000 at $1.27.
+ 11 more printings not shown.
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2018-03-16You 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brainstorm legal in Commander?
Yes — Brainstorm is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Brainstorm legal in?
Brainstorm is legal in Legacy, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Brawl.
How many times has Brainstorm been printed?
Brainstorm has been printed 51 times across 35 sets, from 1995 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Brainstorm?
The cheapest printing is World Championship Decks 2000 (#jf61) at about $1.27.
Who illustrated Brainstorm?
This printing of Brainstorm was illustrated by Christopher Rush.