Brain in a Jar (SOI #252)
Brain in a Jar is a rare printing from Shadows over Innistrad (SOI #252), a Artifact. Illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.
Card text
{1}, {T}: Put a charge counter on this artifact, then you may cast an instant or sorcery spell with mana value equal to the number of charge counters on this artifact from your hand without paying its mana cost.
{3}, {T}, Remove X charge counters from this artifact: Scry X.
Details
| Mana cost | {2} |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Shadows over Innistrad (SOI) |
| Collector number | 252 |
| Artist | Daniel Ljunggren |
| Released | 2016-04-08 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.23, foil $2.36 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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