Legal in Legacy, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Brainstorm is a common instant from Mercadian Masques. Currently $4.37 ($524.91 foil).
Released October 1999 as part of Mercadian Masques (expansion set). Click through to Mercadian Masques for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Ranked #69 on EDHREC — one of the most-played cards in Commander, the format that drives the majority of MTG singles demand.
Foil commands a 120.1x premium ($524.91), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brainstorm a good MTG investment?
Brainstorm is a common from Mercadian Masques currently at $4.37. It's ranked #69 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 Mercadian Masques is currently $4.37 for nonfoil and $524.91 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
Should I buy Brainstorm?
At $4.37, 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.
Other printings of Brainstorm
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- Mystery Booster 2 #155 — $3.60
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander #192★ — $5.19
- Warhammer 40,000 Commander #192 — $1.80
- Forgotten Realms Commander #79 — $2.15
- Commander 2021 #115 — $1.64
- The List #SS1-3 — $5.89
- Magic Online Promos #82834
- Double Masters #44 — $1.99
- Double Masters #338 — $9.58
- The List #A25-46 — $1.77
- Magic Online Promos #70920
- Commander 2018 #82 — $1.29
- Signature Spellbook: Jace #3 — $2.35
- Masters 25 #46 — $1.94
- Eternal Masters #40 — $1.47
- Legendary Cube Prize Pack #19
- Commander 2015 #90 — $1.38
- Vintage Masters #58
- Conspiracy #91 — $2.38
Is Brainstorm going up or down?
Daily price moves for Brainstorm are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart — direction matters more than yesterday's spot, and SpellBook surfaces both.
Is Brainstorm worth buying?
Brainstorm ranks #69 on EDHREC, putting it in the top tier of Commander demand. at $4.37, the buy case rests on continued Commander play and reprint timing — see the SpellBook Score and reprint risk above.
Brainstorm reprint risk
Brainstorm can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Brainstorm price history
SpellBook tracks Brainstorm from Mercadian Masques daily across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. The full multi-year price chart and recent sale comps live above this section.