Brainbite (18)
ARB · Alara Reborn · common
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 4.0 |
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | common |
| Colors | B, U |
| EDHREC rank | 27147 |
Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card. Draw a card.
An Esper mage will leave a hole in your memory with surgical precision. A Grixis mage sees no reason to be so kind.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.16 | $0.19 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.15 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.08 | $0.17 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2009-05-01: When Brainbite resolves, you’ll draw a card even if the targeted opponent has no cards in hand.
- 2009-05-01: You may target an opponent who has no cards in hand.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 清脑咒 |
| French | Crocserveau |
| German | Gedankenfraß |
| Italian | Morso al Cervello |
| Japanese | 脳噛みつき |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Mordida Cerebral |
| Russian | Укушенный Рассудок |
| Spanish | Dentellada cerebral |