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The 2025 Secret Lair Countdown Magic: The Gathering card Brain Freeze, a rare Instant featuring Storm mechanics and artwork by Your Cinema.

Brain Freeze

2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Secret Lair Countdown

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Product Overview

Description

This rare Instant card features a mana cost of one generic and one blue mana, resulting in a mana value of two. Designed by artist Your Cinema, the card is part of the Secret Lair Countdown series, identified by the set code SLC. It stands out for its aggressive gameplay potential, leveraging the Storm mechanic to copy the spell for each spell cast earlier in the turn. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards often seek out Secret Lair releases for their distinctive designs and limited availability. Brain Freeze appeals to players and collectors alike due to its efficient mana cost and the strategic depth provided by its Storm ability. When cast, the card forces a target player to mill three cards from the top of their library, disrupting their resources and planning. The Storm mechanic amplifies this effect, allowing for significant board impact if the spell is cast late in a turn. The card's blue color identity makes it a flexible inclusion in various deck archetypes that value card advantage and disruption. Its rarity as a rare card adds to its desirability among those building comprehensive collections of Secret Lair products. Whether you are a seasoned Magic player or a new collector, Brain Freeze represents a compelling piece of modern Magic history. The combination of strategic gameplay and artistic presentation makes it a noteworthy item for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast looking to expand their collection with unique and powerful card designs.

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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

2025

Series

Secret Lair Countdown

Card Number

#2

Featured Subject

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Featured

Brain Freeze

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Your Cinema

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Storm mechanic on Brain Freeze?

Storm is a keyword ability that causes Brain Freeze to be copied for each spell cast before it in the same turn. Each copy targets the same player and mills three cards from their library.

Who is the artist for the Brain Freeze card?

The artwork for Brain Freeze, released in the 2025 Secret Lair Countdown set, is by artist Your Cinema.

Is Brain Freeze a rare card in Secret Lair Countdown?

Yes, Brain Freeze is classified as a rare card within the Secret Lair Countdown expansion, making it a sought-after item for collectors of Magic: The Gathering.

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