Brainstone
Modern Horizons 2 223 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Horizons 2
- Collector number
- 223
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Drew Tucker
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
2 generic mana, tap, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.
One day, it might provide a flash of insight that turns the tide of battle. Meanwhile, it looks lovely on an end table.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Brainstone was introduced in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Modern Horizons 2, a product designed specifically to inject cards directly into the Modern format without them passing through a Standard-legal release. The card serves as a thematic and mechanical homage to the iconic Brainstorm, a staple of the Legacy and Vintage formats known for its powerful card selection. By shifting the effect to an artifact rather than an instant, the designers created a colorless version that any deck could utilize, balancing the power level by increasing its mana cost and requiring a sacrifice to activate the draw ability.
The artwork, illustrated by Greg Staples, captures the essence of a mystical artifact imbued with cognitive power. Staples chose a composition that emphasizes the glowing, ethereal nature of the stone, aiming to evoke a sense of ancient knowledge being unlocked. Upon its release, the card was received as a versatile utility piece, particularly valued in Commander and niche combo decks that benefit from being able to manipulate the top of the library or trigger artifact-related synergies.
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