Brainsurge: Fast Blue Draw for Blue Tempo
Brainsurge is a compact blue instant from Modern Horizons 3 that slots neatly into control and tempo strategies. For {2}{U}, you draw four cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order. The spell preserves your mana tempo by letting you chain draws or set up precise draws for what the matchup demands. Because it’s an instant, you can cast it mid-combat or in response to an opponent's action, keeping options open while thinning your hand to the right mix of answers and threats.
Flavor text says, In the Cosmos, secrets swirl and spark like windborne embers, and only Alrund can capture them. Brainsurge channels that pursuit into your library, letting you steer the next sequence and find the tools you need to close out a game or weather a storm of disruption. In practice, it’s about efficient filtering and planning ahead, a reliable asset when you need to remain reactive and still push for card advantage.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{U}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes – None
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Draw four cards, then put two cards from your hand on top of your library in any order.
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Power / Toughness – —
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Loyalty – —
