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The 2003 Magic: The Gathering Scourge expansion with this Uncommon Instant card, Brain Freeze (#29), featuring the powerful Storm mechanic.

Brain Freeze

2003 • Magic: The Gathering • Scourge

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Product Overview

Description

Designed by Tim Hildebrandt, this Uncommon card offers players a unique strategic option through its Storm mechanic. The card requires a single blue mana and one generic mana to cast, allowing the player to mill three cards from their opponent's library. The defining feature of Brain Freeze is its ability to copy itself for each spell cast before it in the same turn, potentially creating multiple instances of the mill effect. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, the Scourge set holds a specific place in the game's history, representing a distinct era of design and mechanics. Brain Freeze is valued not just for its gameplay utility but also for its place in the set's lore and art direction. Collectors often seek out specific cards to complete their Scourge collection or to acquire cards with interesting abilities like Storm. The card's design reflects the intense, chaotic nature of the block it belongs to, making it a relevant piece for any serious Magic: The Gathering enthusiast. Whether you are looking to complete a set, build a themed deck, or simply appreciate the art and mechanics of the 2003 era, this card provides a tangible connection to that period of trading card game history. By focusing on the card's identity and its role within the Scourge set, collectors can appreciate the craftsmanship and design choices that make each card in the game unique. This approach ensures that the value of the card is understood in the context of the game's rich history and the specific contributions of its creators.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

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Year

2003

Series

Scourge

Card Number

#29

Featured Subject

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Featured

Brain Freeze

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Tim Hildebrandt

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{U}

Type

Instant

Color

U

Card Text

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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.)

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FAQ

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What is the Storm mechanic on Brain Freeze?

Storm copies the spell for each other spell cast before it this turn, creating multiple instances of the effect that the caster can target as they choose.

What type of card is Brain Freeze in Magic: The Gathering?

Brain Freeze is an Instant card with a mana cost of one blue mana and one generic mana, allowing it to be played at any time you could cast an instant.

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