Brainstorm
Brainstorm is a Common Instant from Mercadian Masques (61) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $602.48 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Brainstorm suits collectors and players working on Mercadian Masques who need the Common slot. Treat $602.48 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Brainstorm from Mercadian Masques?
Brainstorm is a Instant in Mercadian Masques numbered 61. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Brainstorm (61) is a chase-tier Common Instant in Mercadian Masques. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Mercadian Masques.
What is Brainstorm worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $602.48 for Brainstorm. Low and high spread runs $602.48 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.96; foil: $602.48; Normal: $4.18. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 61 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mercadian Masques |
|---|---|
| Number | 61 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $602.48 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.96 |
| cardmarket | $2.96 |
| foil | $602.48 |
| Normal | $4.18 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Brainstorm?
Brainstorm is a Common printing in Mercadian Masques. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 61 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Brainstorm?
Brainstorm lists as Instant. Artist: DiTerlizzi. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Mercadian Masques. Collector number 61 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1999.
Cactaur's take
Brainstorm (61) is a chase-tier Common Instant in Mercadian Masques. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Brainstorm is catalogued as Common Instant in Mercadian Masques, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $602.48 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.96; foil: $602.48; Normal: $4.18).
- Mana cost {U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $602.48 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Brainstorm from Mercadian Masques?
Brainstorm is a Common Instant from Mercadian Masques numbered 61 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Brainstorm worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $602.48 for ungraded Brainstorm. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Brainstorm?
Brainstorm is catalogued as Common in Mercadian Masques. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Brainstorm legal in Commander or Standard?
Brainstorm shows format legality in timeless, gladiator, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Brainstorm trade at a premium?
Brainstorm combines Common scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Mercadian Masques.
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