Emergency Powers
Ravnica Allegiance 169 • mythic
- Set
- Ravnica Allegiance
- Collector number
- 169
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Chris Rallis
- Market price
- $0.61
What it does
Each player shuffles their hand and graveyard into their library, then draws seven cards. Exile Emergency Powers.
Addendum — If you cast this spell during your main phase, you may put a permanent card with mana value 7 or less from your hand onto the battlefield.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Emergency Powers was released in early 2019 as part of the Ravnica Allegiance expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set centers on the plane of Ravnica, a world defined by its ten two-color guilds, with this card representing the Azorius Senate, a faction focused on law, order, and judicial control. It was designed to provide a high-impact, late-game reset button for control decks, allowing players to refill their hands while potentially playing a high-mana permanent for free.
The card was illustrated by Chris Rallis, a frequent contributor to the game known for his dynamic use of lighting and magical effects. Rallis intended for the artwork to capture the chaotic yet structured nature of the Azorius intervention, depicting a massive magical manifestation of law amidst a tense, urban backdrop. Upon release, the card saw a mixed reception from the competitive community; while players praised its thematic flavor and potential for swingy gameplay, its high mana cost led many to favor more efficient alternatives in established tournament formats.
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