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Brain in a Jar — Shadows over Innistrad #252
Brain in a Jar is a rare Artifact from Shadows over Innistrad (2016), collector number 252, illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.

Brain in a Jar price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 252
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- {2}
- Colour
- Colourless
- Illustrator
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Released
- 8 April 2016
What Brain in a Jar does
{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
Other printings of Brain in a Jar
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252s | Brain in a Jar Artifact | Shadows over Innistrad Promos 2016 | Rare | €1.08 foil |
All 2 Brain in a Jar printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Brain in a Jar from Shadows over Innistrad worth?
About €0.18 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.33 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Brain in a Jar are there?
2 English paper printings, from Shadows over Innistrad Promos to Shadows over Innistrad. The cheapest right now is the Shadows over Innistrad printing.
Is Brain in a Jar legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Brain in a Jar (Shadows over Innistrad)?
Daniel Ljunggren.
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