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Brain in a Jar #252 Price
Brain in a Jar (#252, Rare) from Prerelease Cards is worth $1.36 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.08.
- Near Mint · TCGplayer
- $1.36
- Near Mint · Cardmarket
- €1.08
- 30-day change
- +0.7%
- Printings
- 1
Brain in a Jar prices by printing
Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.
| Printing | TCGplayer (USD) | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Foil | $1.36 | €1.08 |
TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.
Brain in a Jar price history
Near Mint Foil on TCGplayer, last 30 days.
+0.7%
Card details
- Set
- Prerelease Cards
- Card number
- 252
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Daniel Ljunggren
- Type line
- Artifact
- Rules text
- 1, T: Put a charge counter on Brain in a Jar, then you may cast an instant or sorcery card with converted mana cost equal to the number of charge counters on Brain in a Jar from your hand without paying its mana cost.
3, T, Remove X charge counters from Brain in a Jar: Scry X.
Brain in a Jar: common questions
How much is Brain in a Jar #252 worth?
Brain in a Jar (#252, Rare) from Prerelease Cards is worth $1.36 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.08.
What set is Brain in a Jar from?
Brain in a Jar is card 252 in Prerelease Cards. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.
Is Brain in a Jar going up in price?
Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $1.35 (September 6, 2026) to $1.36 (October 4, 2026), a change of +0.7%. The 30-day low was $1.35 and the high $1.36.
How do I check what my Brain in a Jar is worth?
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