Brainbite
~$0.15 low · ~$0.19 high
Multicolor. Sorcery
Alara Reborn #18 · Illustrated by Mark Hyzer
Alara Reborn #18 · Illustrated by Mark HyzerWhat is Brainbite worth?
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Oracle 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.
Format legality
The only printing of Brainbite
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alara Reborn arb #18· 2009common· Cardmarket €0.05 · €0.17 foil | common | $0.15 | $0.19 | €0.05€0.17 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2009
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #27,300 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Mark Hyzer
Rulings (2)
2009-05-01
When Brainbite resolves, you’ll draw a card even if the targeted opponent has no cards in hand.
2009-05-01
You may target an opponent who has no cards in hand.
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