Brain in a Jar
Artifact · Uncommon
Brain in a Jar is currently worth about $0.35 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Type line
- Artifact
- Keywords
- Scry
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Daniel Ljunggren
Playability
#18457 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadows over Innistrad Promos | 252s | Rare | — | $1.39 |
| Shadows over Innistrad | 252 | Rare | $0.35 | $2.01 |
| Shadows over Innistrad Remastered | 247 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Shadows over Innistrad Promos #252s — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.39 | 2026-08-08 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$1.39 – $1.59 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Brain in a Jar worth?
Brain in a Jar is currently worth about $0.35 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.35 to $2.01 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Brain in a Jar printed in?
Brain in a Jar has been printed in 3 sets, including Shadows over Innistrad Remastered, Shadows over Innistrad, Shadows over Innistrad Promos.
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Is Brain in a Jar legal in Commander?
Yes — Brain in a Jar is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Brain in a Jar legal in Modern?
Yes — Brain in a Jar is legal in Modern.
Is Brain in a Jar on the Reserved List?
No — Brain in a Jar is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Shadows over Innistrad Remastered · Shadows over Innistrad · Shadows over Innistrad Promos
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