What is the starting value for Brainstorm #61?

Ungraded copies of Brainstorm #61 are currently valued at $535.

How much is a graded PSA 10 copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Brainstorm #61 can sell for $2000.

Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its price?

Yes, the condition is key; a Grade 9 copy is valued at $587, compared to the ungraded price.

Brainstorm [Foil] #61 — Magic Mercadian Masques Card Value

Name: Brainstorm [Foil] #61 — Magic Mercadian Masques Card Value
Brand: Magic

Magic Mercadian Masques

What the Brainstorm [Foil] #61 card from Magic Mercadian Masques is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Brainstorm [Foil] #61 value — Ungraded $535 · Grade 9 $587 · PSA 10 $2,000. Prices updated August 2026.

Set · Magic Mercadian MasquesGame · Magic

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Value by grade

$535

Ungraded

+10%

$587

Grade 9

3.7×

$2,000

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

If you simply want to own Brainstorm #61, buy the Standard version for only $3. The Foil version at $535 offers a significant premium, primarily due to its rarity and aesthetic appeal. Collectors prioritizing investment or display should pay the premium for the Foil. Those looking for the most budget-friendly way to acquire the card should stick with the Standard version.

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Foil— this pageBrainstorm [Foil] #61 — Magic Mercadian Masques Card Value$535$2,000eBay ↗

StandardBrainstorm #61 — Magic Mercadian Masques Card Value$3.46—eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Brainstorm [Foil] #61 (Magic Mercadian Masques)$535

Item details

Brand: Magic
Set: Magic Mercadian Masques
Game: Magic
Card number: #61
Release date: October 4, 1999

Brainstorm [Foil] #61 (Magic Mercadian Masques) card value

An ungraded Brainstorm [Foil] #61 from Magic Mercadian Masques averages around $535. A Grade 9 copy runs about $587, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $2000.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$535	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$587	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$2,000	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$2.19 / $3.9 / $769	20 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 27, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $2.19–$769.00 (median $3.90).

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for Brainstorm #61?: Ungraded copies of Brainstorm #61 are currently valued at $535.
How much is a graded PSA 10 copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Brainstorm #61 can sell for $2000.
Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its price?: Yes, the condition is key; a Grade 9 copy is valued at $587, compared to the ungraded price.