Pick the Brain
Pick the Brain is a Uncommon Sorcery from Shadows over Innistrad (129) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Pick the Brain suits collectors and players working on Shadows over Innistrad who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Pick the Brain from Shadows over Innistrad?
Pick the Brain is a Sorcery in Shadows over Innistrad numbered 129. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Pick the Brain (129) from Shadows over Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad.
What is Pick the Brain worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.20 for Pick the Brain. Low and high spread runs $0.20 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.10. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Shadows over Innistrad |
|---|---|
| Number | 129 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.20 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.07 |
| cardmarket | $0.07 |
| foil | $0.20 |
| Normal | $0.10 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Pick the Brain?
Pick the Brain is a Uncommon printing in Shadows over Innistrad. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Pick the Brain?
Pick the Brain lists as Sorcery with keywords Delirium. Artist: Mathias Kollros. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Pick the Brain (129) from Shadows over Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Pick the Brain is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Shadows over Innistrad, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.20 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.20; Normal: $0.10).
- Mana cost {2}{B} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Pick the Brain from Shadows over Innistrad?
Pick the Brain is a Uncommon Sorcery from Shadows over Innistrad numbered 129 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Pick the Brain worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.20 for ungraded Pick the Brain. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Pick the Brain?
Pick the Brain is catalogued as Uncommon in Shadows over Innistrad. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Pick the Brain legal in Commander or Standard?
Pick the Brain 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 Pick the Brain near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.20. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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