Brainwash
Enchantment — Aura · Common
Brainwash is currently worth about $0.11 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack unless its controller pays 3.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Enchantment — Aura
- Keywords
- Enchant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 1997
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
Playability
#22127 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
This ability is paid for during the declare attackers step of the combat phase.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
If there are multiple combat phases during the turn, the attack cost must be paid each time if you want to attack with the creature.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
Paying this cost is not an instant or any other kind of ability, it is an additional cost on the declaration of the attacker.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance | 6 | Common | $1.90 | — |
| The Dark | 3 | Common | $0.26 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 13 | Common | $0.15 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 11 | Common | $0.11 | — |
| Treasure Chest | 65795 | Common | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 11 | Common | — | — |
Price intelligence
Renaissance #6 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.90 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$1.90 – $1.90 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Brainwash worth?
Brainwash is currently worth about $0.11 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.11 to $1.90 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Brainwash printed in?
Brainwash has been printed in 6 sets, including Fifth Edition, Treasure Chest, Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border, The Dark, Renaissance, Fourth Edition.
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Is Brainwash legal in Commander?
Yes — Brainwash is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Brainwash legal in Modern?
Brainwash is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Brainwash on the Reserved List?
No — Brainwash is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Brainwash?
Yes — Brainwash has 3 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Fifth Edition · Treasure Chest · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · The Dark · Renaissance · Fourth Edition
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