Mana Drain
Instant · Mythic
Mana Drain is currently worth about $49.66 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
Counter target spell. At the beginning of your next main phase, add an amount of C equal to that spell's mana value.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Mythic
- First printed
- 2020
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
Playability
#117 most-played card on EDHREC — Format staple
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
If 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.
— wotc, 2020-11-10
Mana 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.
— wotc, 2020-11-10
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking News | 67 | Mythic | — | $312.01 |
| Legends | 65 | Uncommon | $249.61 | — |
| Judge Gift Cards 2016 | 2 | Rare | — | $184.65 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 432 | Mythic | — | $120.43 |
| Commander Legends | 637 | Mythic | $74.26 | $119.44 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 348 | Mythic | $68.13 | $88.08 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 57 | Mythic | $55.49 | $57.76 |
| Iconic Masters | 65 | Mythic | $55.33 | $62.88 |
| Commander Legends | 80 | Mythic | $53.78 | $55.48 |
| Breaking News | 11 | Mythic | $49.66 | $63.73 |
| Magic Online Promos | 86070 | Mythic | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 102241 | Mythic | — | — |
| Vintage Masters | 78 | Mythic | — | — |
| Masters Edition III | 43 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 46934 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Breaking News #67 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $312.01 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$290.94 – $312.01 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Mana Drain worth?
Mana Drain is currently worth about $49.66 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $49.66 to $312.01 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Mana Drain printed in?
Mana Drain has been printed in 9 sets, including Magic Online Promos, Breaking News, Double Masters 2022, Iconic Masters, Judge Gift Cards 2016, Commander Legends, and more.
Can I buy Mana Drain on RareWell?
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Is Mana Drain legal in Commander?
Yes — Mana Drain is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Mana Drain legal in Modern?
Mana Drain is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Mana Drain on the Reserved List?
No — Mana Drain is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Mana Drain?
Yes — Mana Drain has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Magic Online Promos · Breaking News · Double Masters 2022 · Iconic Masters · Judge Gift Cards 2016 · Commander Legends · Vintage Masters · Legends · Masters Edition III
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