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Brainstorm
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2491 · Rare · released 2026-02-09
{U}
Instant
Draw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.
"I hate to pull rank, but I was once Mystra's Chosen."
Brainstorm is a rare blue instant from Secret Lair Drop (2026). It has been printed 52 times across 36 sets, from 1995 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.52 to $631.34 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Brawl.
USD$3.24
USD Foil$4.38
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 (52)
Prices range from $0.52 to $631.34 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Reality Fracture Commander at $0.52.
+ 12 more printings not shown.
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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 52 times across 36 sets, from 1995 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Brainstorm?
The cheapest printing is Reality Fracture Commander (#39) at about $0.52.
Who illustrated Brainstorm?
This printing of Brainstorm was illustrated by Martina Fačková.