Brain in a Jar
Shadows over Innistrad Promos · #252s

Brain in a Jar

Brain in a Jar is a Rare Artifact from Shadows over Innistrad Promos (252s) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.59 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $1.59
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Who is this card for?

Brain in a Jar suits collectors and players working on Shadows over Innistrad Promos who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Brain in a Jar from Shadows over Innistrad Promos?

Brain in a Jar is a Artifact in Shadows over Innistrad Promos numbered 252s. Mana cost {2}. Brain in a Jar (252s) from Shadows over Innistrad Promos should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad Promos.

What is Brain in a Jar worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.59 for Brain in a Jar. Low and high spread runs $1.59 to null. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad Promos. Collector number 252s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

SetShadows over Innistrad Promos
Number252s
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$1.59
Cardmarket EUR
foil $1.59

How collectible is Brain in a Jar?

Brain in a Jar is a Rare printing in Shadows over Innistrad Promos. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad Promos. Collector number 252s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Brain in a Jar?

Brain in a Jar lists as Artifact with keywords Scry. Artist: Daniel Ljunggren. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad Promos. Collector number 252s distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Brain in a Jar (252s) from Shadows over Innistrad Promos should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Brain in a Jar is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Shadows over Innistrad Promos, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $1.59.
  • Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact 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 $1.59 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Brain in a Jar from Shadows over Innistrad Promos?

Brain in a Jar is a Rare Artifact from Shadows over Innistrad Promos numbered 252s in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Brain in a Jar worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.59 for ungraded Brain in a Jar. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Brain in a Jar?

Brain in a Jar is catalogued as Rare in Shadows over Innistrad Promos. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Brain in a Jar legal in Commander or Standard?

Brain in a Jar shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Brain in a Jar near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.59. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.