Quick Answer

Brain Freeze is a uncommon Instant from MB2 (MB2) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $8.9 USD. Legal in Commander.

Brain Freeze MTG card

Brain Freeze

Instant

Card Text

Target player mills three cards. Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn. You may choose new targets for the copies.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Tim Hildebrandt
Mill Storm

Market Prices

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$8.90
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Card Kingdom
$11.99
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€7.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brain Freeze? Basics

Brain Freeze is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player mills three cards. Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn. You may choose new targets for the copies.)"

How much mana does Brain Freeze cost to cast? Basics

Brain Freeze has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Brain Freeze's mana cost of {1}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Brain Freeze has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Brain Freeze's current oracle text is: "Target player mills three cards. Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn. You may choose new targets for the copies.)"

What is the current price of Brain Freeze? Pricing

The current market price for Brain Freeze is approximately $8.9 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €7.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Brain Freeze? Pricing

You can purchase Brain Freeze from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Brain Freeze legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Brain Freeze in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Brain Freeze legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Brain Freeze in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Brain Freeze legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Brain Freeze is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Brain Freeze legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Brain Freeze in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Brain Freeze legal in Legacy? Legality

Brain Freeze is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Brain Freeze legal in Vintage? Legality

Brain Freeze is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Brain Freeze legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Brain Freeze in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Brain Freeze from? Details

This printing of Brain Freeze is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 24.

Brain Freeze may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Brain Freeze's rarity? Details

Brain Freeze is a uncommon card in MB2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Brain Freeze? Details

Brain Freeze was illustrated by Tim Hildebrandt.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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