# 2011 Magic: The Gathering Commander 2011 #40

> Brainstorm is a Common Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2011 set, numbered 40 in the CMD expansion.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2011
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Commander 2011
- **Card Number**: 40
- **Featured**: Brainstorm
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Common
- **Mana cost**: {U}
- **Type**: Instant
- **Color**: U
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

Brainstorm is an Instant spell from the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2011 set. Identified as card number 40 with the set code CMD, this Common rarity card features a mana cost of {U}. The artwork for this release is by DiTerlizzi.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost for Brainstorm?

The mana cost for Brainstorm is {U}, representing one blue mana.

### Is Brainstorm a Common or Rare card?

In the Commander 2011 set, Brainstorm is classified as a Common rarity card.

### Who illustrated the artwork for this card?

The artwork for Brainstorm in the Commander 2011 set was created by DiTerlizzi.

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