Brainbite (ARB #18)
Brainbite is a common printing from Alara Reborn (ARB #18), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Mark Hyzer.
Card text
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.
Details
| Mana cost | {2}{U}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Alara Reborn (ARB) |
| Collector number | 18 |
| Artist | Mark Hyzer |
| Released | 2009-04-30 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.15, foil $0.19 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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