Mana Short
| Name | Mana Short |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Description | Tap all lands target player controls and that player loses all unspent mana. |
| Flavor | "Remove their power, and their will to fight will follow." —Tolarian wizard |
| Artist | Greg Staples |
| Set | Mystery Booster 2 #166 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Mana Short
Mana Short, Instant, designed by Dameon Willich first released in Aug, 1993 in the set Limited Edition Alpha and was printed exactly in 17 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.83.
A control deck that aims to disrupt the opponent's mana base and slow down their game plan would benefit from using Mana Short in Magic: the Gathering. While Mana Short can be effective in certain situations, there are better alternatives like Time Stop, which not only taps the opponent's lands but also ends their turn, providing a more impactful disruption. Overall, Mana Short could see play in specific metagames where disrupting mana is crucial, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the deck's strategy and the overall game plan.
Rules
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It even taps lands that do not produce mana.
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Since 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 the mana pool is emptied by the 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.
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Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Mana Short
What type of card is Mana Short?
Mana Short is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Mana Short do?
Tap all lands target player controls and that player loses all unspent mana.
How much does Mana Short cost?
Mana Short currently starts at C$ 0.83. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Mana Short from?
Mana Short was first released in the set Limited Edition Alpha, illustrated by Dameon Willich.
Is Mana Short legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Mana Short can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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