Brain in a Jar #252 – Shadows over Innistrad (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · Shadows over Innistrad · Rare

Brain in a Jar #252 Price

Brain in a Jar (#252, Rare) from Shadows over Innistrad is worth $0.24 to $2.35 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.33.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $2.35
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €0.33
30-day change: −3.7%
Printings: 2

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Brain in a Jar prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$2.35	€0.33
Normal	$0.24	€0.16

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.

Card details

Set: Shadows over Innistrad
Card number: 252
Rarity: Rare
Released: April 8, 2016
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 Shadows over Innistrad is worth $0.24 to $2.35 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €0.33.

What set is Brain in a Jar from?

Brain in a Jar is card 252 in Shadows over Innistrad, released April 8, 2016. 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 $2.44 (September 6, 2026) to $2.35 (October 4, 2026), a change of −3.7%. The 30-day low was $2.20 and the high $2.44.

How do I check what my Brain in a Jar is worth?

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