◆
Decktrove
Brain Freeze
SOA · Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive #13 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{1}{U}
Instant
Target player mills three cards.
Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn. You may choose new targets for the copies.)
"It was so embarrassing. Dean Veyran called on me and I just froze. My mind went blank."
—Overheard in the Archive stacks
Brain Freeze is a rare blue instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive (2026). It has been printed 10 times across 7 sets, from 2003 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $1.90 to $277.38 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$4.58
USD Foil$5.15
Format legality
Where you can play Brain Freeze in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (10)
Prices range from $1.90 to $277.38 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $1.90.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scourge | 29 | Uncommon | $7.16 | $277.38 |
| Vintage Masters | 57 | Uncommon | — | — |
| The List | SCG-29 | Uncommon | $5.20 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 410 | Rare | $14.30 | $20.03 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 24 | Uncommon | $1.90 | — |
| Secret Lair Countdown | 29 | Rare | — | $79.70 |
| Secret Lair Countdown | 2 | Rare | $4.05 | $8.23 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 143 | Rare | — | $40.96 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 78 | Rare | $5.31 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive This page | 13 | Rare | $4.38 | $5.60 |
More from Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive
Prismatic Ending#7Repel Calamity#8Reprieve#9Requisition Raid#10Return to the Ranks#11Winds of Abandon#12Cyclonic Rift#14Daze#15Deduce#16Disdainful Stroke#17Flusterstorm#18Force of Will#19
See all 195 cards in Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive →
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2022-12-08Spells cast from zones other than a player's hand and spells that were countered are counted by the storm ability.
- 2022-12-08The copies are put directly onto the stack. They aren't cast and won't be counted by other spells with storm cast later in the turn.
- 2022-12-08A copy of a spell can be countered like any other spell, but it must be countered individually. Countering a spell with storm won't affect the copies.
- 2022-12-08You may choose new targets for any of the copies. You can make different choices for each copy.
- 2022-12-08The triggered ability that creates the copies can itself be countered by anything that can counter a triggered ability. If it is countered, no copies will be put onto the stack.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brain Freeze legal in Commander?
Yes — Brain Freeze is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Brain Freeze legal in?
Brain Freeze is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Brain Freeze been printed?
Brain Freeze has been printed 10 times across 7 sets, from 2003 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Brain Freeze?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#24) at about $1.90.
Who illustrated Brain Freeze?
This printing of Brain Freeze was illustrated by Benjamin Ee.