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Mana Short
4ED · Fourth Edition #85 · Rare · released 1995-04-01
{2}{U}
Instant
Tap all lands target player controls and that player loses all unspent mana.
Mana Short is a rare blue instant from Fourth Edition (1995). It has been printed 17 times across 15 sets, from 1993 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.41 to $189.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$2.36
Format legality
Where you can play Mana Short in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (17)
Prices range from $0.41 to $189.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $0.41.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 65 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 66 | Rare | $189.99 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 66 | Rare | $51.08 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 66 | Rare | $12.00 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 66 | Rare | $19.58 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 67 | Rare | $49.99 | — |
| Revised Edition | 67 | Rare | $3.19 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 67 | Rare | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 85 | Rare | $45.07 | — |
| Fourth Edition This page | 85 | Rare | $2.52 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 80 | Rare | $2.78 | — |
| Seventh Edition | 86★ | Rare | — | $119.99 |
| Seventh Edition | 86 | Rare | $2.77 | — |
| World Championship Decks 2002 | cr86sb | Rare | $2.44 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 362 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 65 | Rare | — | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 166 | Rare | $0.41 | $6.88 |
More from Fourth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2004-10-04Since this is an instant, your opponent may use instants in response to the casting of this spell. Note that such spells and abilities will be resolved before mana is removed by Mana Short. This makes it useless as a countermeasure for spells. To use it effectively, you need to use it during Upkeep and even then it will not prevent the use of instant spells and abilities.
- 2004-10-04If you play Mana Short in response to a spell, it will have no effect on that spell since the mana has already been paid.
- 2004-10-04It even taps lands that do not produce mana.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mana Short legal in Commander?
Yes — Mana Short is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Mana Short legal in?
Mana Short is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Mana Short been printed?
Mana Short has been printed 17 times across 15 sets, from 1993 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Mana Short?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#166) at about $0.41.
Who illustrated Mana Short?
This printing of Mana Short was illustrated by Dameon Willich.