Brainstorm

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NameBrainstorm
TypeInstant
DescriptionDraw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.
FlavorThe mizzium-sphere array drove her mind deep into the thought field, where only the rarest motes of genius may be plucked.
ArtistMateus Santolouco & Ronda Pattison
SetTeenage Mutant Hero Turtles Source Material #4
WallpaperBrainstorm Crop image Wallpaperdownload
ImageBrainstorm Full hd imagedownload
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About Brainstorm

Brainstorm, Instant, designed by Christopher Rush first released in Jun, 1995 in the set Ice Age and was printed exactly in 50 different ways. It see play in 4 formats: Commander, Pauper, Brawl and Duel Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 100582.41. It's a key card in 3 combos.

Brainstorm is a powerful card that would benefit decks focused on card advantage and deck manipulation, particularly in formats like Legacy and Vintage where it is a staple due to its synergy with shuffle effects like fetch lands. While Brainstorm is a strong card, there are better options like Ponder and Preordain that offer similar effects with more consistency, making Brainstorm a situational choice that may not always see play depending on the specific deck and format.

Top 8 decks with Brainstorm

Format

Meta Decks

% total

Average per deck

Commander

18

13.1

1.0

Pauper

6

19.4

4.0

Brawl

3

50.0

1.0

Duel Commander

1

12.5

1.0

Rules

03/16/18

You 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.

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88 uni.

1.11 Visit store
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379 uni.

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Frequently asked questions about Brainstorm

What type of card is Brainstorm?

Brainstorm is a Instant card in Altered altered.

What does Brainstorm do?

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

How much does Brainstorm cost?

Brainstorm currently starts at 100582.41. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.

What set is Brainstorm from?

Brainstorm was first released in the set Ice Age, illustrated by Christopher Rush.

Is Brainstorm legal to play?

Legality depends on the tournament format -- Brainstorm can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.

What competitive formats is Brainstorm played in?

Brainstorm sees competitive metagame play in 4 format(s): Commander, Pauper, Brawl, Duel Commander.

Is Brainstorm part of any infinite combos?

Yes, Brainstorm is a key card in 3 combo(s) in our combo database, linked from the Combos section of this page.

What cards are similar to Brainstorm?

Cards similar to Brainstorm include Brainstone. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.