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Brainstorm

STA · Strixhaven Mystical Archive #13 · Rare · released 2021-04-23

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Instant

Draw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.

"Infinite ideas flow through the Multiverse, waiting for an open mind." —*The Biblioplex: An Introduction*

Brainstorm is a rare blue instant from Strixhaven Mystical Archive (2021). 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$3.96

USD Foil$9.71

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IllustratorJustin Hernandez & Alexis Hernandez

LanguageEN

Layoutnormal

ScryfallView

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.

Set	No.	Rarity	Price	Foil
Ice Age	61	Common	$2.62	—
Fifth Edition	76	Common	$2.21	—
Mercadian Masques	61	Common	$3.49	$698.69
World Championship Decks 2000	jf61	Common	$1.27	—
Beatdown Box Set	3	Common	$1.76	—
Friday Night Magic 2004	12	Rare	—	$82.98
Coldsnap Theme Decks	61	Common	$1.40	—
Masters Edition II	42	Common	—	—
Commander 2011	40	Common	$2.02	—
Legacy Championship	2012	Rare	—	—
Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari	13	Common	$1.88	—
Magic Online Promos	31453	Common	—	—
Conspiracy	91	Common	$2.14	$6.25
Vintage Masters	58	Common	—	—
Commander 2015	90	Common	$1.47	—
Legendary Cube Prize Pack	19	Uncommon	—	—
Eternal Masters	40	Uncommon	$2.10	$2.90
Masters 25	46	Common	$1.74	$2.80
Signature Spellbook: Jace	3	Rare	$2.57	$5.72
Commander 2018	82	Uncommon	$1.39	—
Magic Online Promos	70920	Rare	—	—
The List	A25-46	Common	$2.36	—
Double Masters	338	Rare	$8.32	$10.50
Double Masters	44	Common	$2.41	$2.61
Magic Online Promos	82834	Rare	—	—
The List	SS1-3	Rare	$5.14	—
Strixhaven Mystical Archive	76	Rare	$25.02	$42.80
Strixhaven Mystical Archive This page	13	Rare	$4.25	$9.79
Commander 2021	115	Common	$2.69	—
Secret Lair Drop	582	Rare	—	$2.20
Secret Lair Drop	174	Rare	$2.48	$3.29
Forgotten Realms Commander	79	Common	$2.28	—
Warhammer 40,000 Commander	192★	Common	—	$5.39
Warhammer 40,000 Commander	192	Common	$3.03	—
Secret Lair Promo	1	Rare	—	—
Secret Lair Drop	1162	Rare	$2.52	$2.54
Secret Lair Drop	723	Rare	$2.26	$2.23
Murders at Karlov Manor Commander	96	Common	$2.57	—
Mystery Booster 2	155	Common	$2.37	$75.85
Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander	113	Common	$1.46	—

+ 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 Justin Hernandez & Alexis Hernandez.