Legal in Legacy, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Brainstorm is a common instant from Mystery Booster 2. Currently $3.09 ($76.18 foil).
Released August 2024 as part of Mystery Booster 2 (Masters reprint set). Click through to Mystery Booster 2 for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Ranked #71 on EDHREC — one of the most-played cards in Commander, the format that drives the majority of MTG singles demand.
Foil commands a 24.7x premium ($76.18), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brainstorm a good MTG investment?
Brainstorm is a common from Mystery Booster 2 currently at $3.09. It's ranked #71 on EDHREC for Commander play. Legal in Legacy, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Brainstorm?
Brainstorm from Mystery Booster 2 is currently $3.09 for nonfoil and $76.18 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Brainstorm's mana cost?
Brainstorm's mana cost (casting cost) is U ({U}). See Brainstorm's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Brainstorm?
At $3.09, Brainstorm is a common with Legal in Legacy, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Brainstorm?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Brainstorm good in Commander (EDH)?
Brainstorm is ranked #71 on EDHREC, making it one of the most-played cards in the entire format. Legal in Legacy, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Brainstorm legal in?
Brainstorm is tournament-legal in Legacy, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Brainstorm
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- Secret Lair Drop #2491 — $2.67
- Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal #155 — $1.43
- Final Fantasy: Through the Ages #28 — $1.11
- Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander #113 — $1.42
- Murders at Karlov Manor Commander #96 — $2.14
- Secret Lair Promo #1
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander #192★ — $5.36
- Forgotten Realms Commander #79 — $2.15
- Commander 2021 #115 — $1.96
Is Brainstorm going up or down?
At $3.09, daily moves for Brainstorm are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 24.7x premium at $76.18, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this common instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Brainstorm worth buying?
Brainstorm ranks #71 on EDHREC, putting it in the top tier of Commander demand. At $3.09, the buy case rests on continued Commander play and reprint timing; see the SpellBook Score and reprint risk above.
Brainstorm reprint risk
This copy of Brainstorm comes from a reprint set (Mystery Booster 2), which already softened original-printing prices. The risk now is another reprint slot in a future Masters set or Commander deck; check the reprint risk score on this page for the latest signal.
Brainstorm price history
SpellBook has tracked Brainstorm since its 2024 release in Mystery Booster 2 across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #71 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.