# Brainstorm (Strixhaven Mystical Archive) Brainstorm is one of Magic's most iconic cantrips, and this Mystical Archive printing represents a significant reprint milestone. Collectors value it primarily for the special frame treatment and artwork that distinguishes it from countless previous versions. The Mystical Archive set introduced an alternative card frame designed to evoke historical grimoires, making these printings visually distinct from standard releases. The three available variants—nonfoil, foil, and etched—offer collectors different aesthetic preferences. Etched foils, a Mystical Archive innovation, provide a textured alternative to traditional foiling. Most collectors pursue this version for the visual appeal rather than gameplay utility, since Brainstorm's competitive presence makes earlier printings more relevant for actual play.