Brainstorm
Star Trek Commander 434 • common
- Set
- Star Trek Commander
- Collector number
- 434
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Andreas Zafiratos
- Finish
- Surge
What it does
Draw three cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageRestricted
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Brainstorm was released in 2024 as part of the Star Trek Commander set, a thematic expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was designed to integrate the iconic lore of the Star Trek franchise into the mechanics of the game, following the pattern of the Universes Beyond series which partners with established entertainment properties. The card itself utilizes the classic Brainstorm effect, a staple in Magic history, adapted with Star Trek-themed art to reflect the intellectual nature of characters and technology found within the series.
The art and design direction for this iteration were focused on capturing the aesthetic of the Star Trek universe while maintaining the visual clarity required for gameplay. By featuring specific imagery from the franchise, the design team aimed to bridge the gap between traditional card game enthusiasts and Star Trek fans. Upon its release, the set was received as a novel crossover, appreciated by collectors for its integration of specific series iconography and its contribution to the growing library of themed trading cards.
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