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Mana Drain
J16 · Judge Gift Cards 2016 #2 · Rare · released 2016-01-01
{U}{U}
Instant
Counter target spell. At the beginning of your next main phase, add an amount of {C} equal to that spell's mana value.
"Power is wasted on the weak. They never keep it for long."
—Nicol Bolas
Mana Drain is a rare blue instant from Judge Gift Cards 2016 (2016). It has been printed 15 times across 9 sets, from 1994 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $49.82 to $340.79 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD Foil$203.90
Format legality
Where you can play Mana Drain in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyBanned
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricBanned
BrawlBanned
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (15)
Prices range from $49.82 to $340.79 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander Legends at $49.82.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 65 | Uncommon | $245.83 | — |
| Masters Edition III | 43 | Rare | — | — |
| Vintage Masters | 78 | Mythic | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 46934 | Rare | — | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2016 This page | 2 | Rare | — | $203.90 |
| Iconic Masters | 65 | Mythic | $55.92 | $62.88 |
| Commander Legends | 637 | Mythic | $74.61 | $120.30 |
| Commander Legends | 80 | Mythic | $49.82 | $58.52 |
| Magic Online Promos | 86070 | Mythic | — | — |
| Double Masters 2022 | 432 | Mythic | — | — |
| Double Masters 2022 | 348 | Mythic | $69.59 | $88.83 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 57 | Mythic | $56.17 | $61.49 |
| Magic Online Promos | 102241 | Mythic | — | — |
| Breaking News | 67 | Mythic | — | $340.79 |
| Breaking News | 11 | Mythic | $52.05 | $65.85 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2020-11-10If the target spell is an illegal target by the time Mana Drain tries to resolve, Mana Drain doesn't resolve. You don't add mana at the beginning of your next main phase. If the target is legal but not countered (most likely because an effect says that the spell can't be countered), you do add mana.
- 2020-11-10Mana Drain's delayed triggered ability will usually trigger at the beginning of your precombat main phase. However, if you cast Mana Drain during your precombat main phase or during your combat phase, its delayed triggered ability will trigger at the beginning of that turn's postcombat main phase.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mana Drain legal in Commander?
Yes — Mana Drain is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Mana Drain legal in?
Mana Drain is legal in Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Mana Drain been printed?
Mana Drain has been printed 15 times across 9 sets, from 1994 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Mana Drain?
The cheapest printing is Commander Legends (#80) at about $49.82.
Who illustrated Mana Drain?
This printing of Mana Drain was illustrated by Mike Bierek.