Brainstorm — Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions about Brainstorm in MTG — View Brainstorm

What does Brainstorm do?

Brainstorm is a Instant. Its Oracle text reads: "Draw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.".

What type of card is Brainstorm?

Brainstorm is a Instant. It is a Common card from the Ice Age set.

What format is Brainstorm legal in?

Brainstorm is legal in: Legacy, Commander, Pauper. Learn more about Legacy format in our wiki. It is banned in: Historic.

How much does Brainstorm cost?

The current market price for Brainstorm is approximately $1.35 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.

What set is Brainstorm from?

Brainstorm was printed in Ice Age. Browse all cards from Ice Age.

Is Brainstorm good in Commander?

Yes, Brainstorm is legal in Commander. It has 5 known combos in Commander. See all combos with Brainstorm. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.

What are the best combos with Brainstorm?

Brainstorm has 5 known combos. The most popular include: God-Eternal Kefnet + Isochron Scepter + Time Warp (Infinite turns, Lock); God-Eternal Kefnet + Isochron Scepter + Temporal Manipulation (Infinite turns, Lock); God-Eternal Kefnet + Isochron Scepter + Capture of Jingzhou (Infinite turns, Lock). View all combos with Brainstorm.

What cards are similar to Brainstorm?

There are 20 cards similar to Brainstorm with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Riverwise Augur, Cavalier of Gales, Brainstone. View all cards similar to Brainstorm.

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