The Big Idea
Legendary Creature — Brainiac Villain · Rare
The Big Idea is currently worth about $0.25 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
2B/RB/R, T: Roll a six-sided die. Create a number of 1/1 red Brainiac creature tokens equal to the result. Tap three untapped Brainiacs you control: The next time you would roll a six-sided die, instead roll two six-sided dice and use the total of those results.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 6
- Color identity
- B · R
- Type line
- Legendary Creature — Brainiac Villain
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2017
- Artist
- Bram Sels
- P/T
- 4/4
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unstable | 76 | Rare | $0.32 | $0.55 |
| The List (Unfinity Foil Edition) | 26 | Rare | — | $0.25 |
Price intelligence
Unstable #76 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.55 | $0.32 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.32 – $0.55 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is The Big Idea worth?
The Big Idea is currently worth about $0.25 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.25 to $0.55 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was The Big Idea printed in?
The Big Idea has been printed in 2 sets, including Unstable, The List (Unfinity Foil Edition).
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Is The Big Idea legal in Commander?
The Big Idea is not currently legal in Commander.
Is The Big Idea legal in Modern?
The Big Idea is not currently legal in Modern.
Is The Big Idea on the Reserved List?
No — The Big Idea is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Unstable · The List (Unfinity Foil Edition)
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