Brain in a Jar
Magic: The Gathering | Shadows over Innistrad - Singles
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 252 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Shadows over Innistrad |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 141 items |
| From | £0.29 |
| Type | Artifact |
| Seller | Product Information | Price | Qty | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | £0.29 | 3 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £0.29 | 6 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LP | £0.29 | 9 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MP | £0.33 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £0.39 | 79 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LP | £0.39 | 27 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MP | £0.39 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £0.39 | 3 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
NM | £0.43 | 9 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
LPFoil | £0.78 | 2 | Doesn't ship to your country | |
MPFoil | £1.18 | 1 | Doesn't ship to your country |
About Brain in a Jar
Brain in a Jar from Shadows over Innistrad is currently available from around £0.29. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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: 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.
, , Remove X charge counters from this artifact: Scry X.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Brain in a Jar worth?
Brain in a Jar is currently shown on Card Synced from about £0.29 for Shadows over Innistrad. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Brain in a Jar has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Brain in a Jar legal in Commander?
Brain in a Jar is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Brain in a Jar legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Brain in a Jar on the Reserved List?
No. Brain in a Jar is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Brain in a Jar in-game text?
In game, Brain in a Jar is a Artifact with text that starts: "{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.".
How popular is Brain in a Jar in Commander decks?
Brain in a Jar ranks #17,540 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Brain in a Jar
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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