Brainstorm
Brainstorm is a Rare Instant from Strixhaven Mystical Archive (13) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $8.49 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Brainstorm suits collectors and players working on Strixhaven Mystical Archive who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Brainstorm from Strixhaven Mystical Archive?
Brainstorm is a Instant in Strixhaven Mystical Archive numbered 13. Mana cost {U}. Color identity: U. Brainstorm (13) from Strixhaven Mystical Archive should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Strixhaven Mystical Archive.
What is Brainstorm worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $8.49 for Brainstorm. Low and high spread runs $8.49 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.10; etched: $8.49; foil: $8.46; Normal: $5.45. This printing is from Strixhaven Mystical Archive. Collector number 13 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Strixhaven Mystical Archive |
|---|---|
| Number | 13 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $8.49 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.10 |
| cardmarket | $4.10 |
| etched | $8.49 |
| foil | $8.46 |
| Normal | $5.45 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Brainstorm?
Brainstorm is a Rare printing in Strixhaven Mystical Archive. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Strixhaven Mystical Archive. Collector number 13 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Brainstorm?
Brainstorm lists as Instant. Artist: Justin Hernandez & Alexis Hernandez. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Strixhaven Mystical Archive. Collector number 13 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Brainstorm (13) from Strixhaven Mystical Archive should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Brainstorm is catalogued as Rare Instant in Strixhaven Mystical Archive, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $8.49 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.10; etched: $8.49; foil: $8.46; Normal: $5.45).
- 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 $8.49 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Brainstorm from Strixhaven Mystical Archive?
Brainstorm is a Rare Instant from Strixhaven Mystical Archive numbered 13 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 $8.49 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 Rare in Strixhaven Mystical Archive. 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.
Should I buy Brainstorm near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $8.49. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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