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Brainbite

{2}{U}{B}

Sorcery

Alara Reborn·arb #18·Common·2009·Art by Mark Hyzer
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Brainbite
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Oracle Text

Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card.

Draw a card.

An Esper mage will leave a hole in your memory with surgical precision. A Grixis mage sees no reason to be so kind.

Print Details

Set
Alara Reborn (ARB)
Number
#18
Rarity
Common
Artist
Mark Hyzer
Frame
2003
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.14
USD Foil
$0.19
EUR
€0.08
EUR Foil
€0.16
MTGO Tix
0.03

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

5/1/2009·wotc

When Brainbite resolves, you’ll draw a card even if the targeted opponent has no cards in hand.

5/1/2009·wotc

You may target an opponent who has no cards in hand.

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