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Brainbite

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Brainbite, Alara Reborn printing
Alara Reborn ARB · No. 18 2009-04-30

Card text

{2}{U}{B}
Sorcery
Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card. Draw a card.
An Esper mage will leave a hole in your memory with surgical precision. A Grixis mage sees no reason to be so kind.
EDHREC rank #27425 Common Not on the Reserved List
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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ✓ Legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ✓ Legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

2 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

When Brainbite resolves, you’ll draw a card even if the targeted opponent has no cards in hand.

2009-05-01 · Wizards of the Coast

You may target an opponent who has no cards in hand.

2009-05-01 · Wizards of the Coast

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