Magic: The Gathering

Energy Flux

Fifth Edition 83 • uncommon

Set: Fifth Edition
Collector number: 83
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Blue
Artist: Kaja Foglio
Market price: $0.34

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$0.34market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.29 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon enchantment, Energy Flux challenges opponents by imposing a recurring cost on their artifacts, forcing them to choose between their resources and their board presence. This card is a notable example of the style brought to the set by the artist, making it a distinct piece for those who appreciate the intersection of thematic mechanics and specific visual aesthetics.

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What it does

All artifacts have "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this artifact unless you pay 2 generic mana."

"Nothing endures but change."— Heraclitus

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Energy Flux was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the Antiquities expansion, released in 1994. The card was designed to serve as a powerful hate card against artifact-heavy strategies, forcing players to pay a upkeep cost for their artifacts or see them destroyed. This thematic focus on dismantling complex machinery aligned with the set's narrative of the war between the brothers Urza and Mishra.

The Fifth Edition version, released in 1997, features iconic artwork by Kaja Foglio. Known for her whimsical and detailed fantasy illustrations during the game's early years, Foglio provided a visual interpretation that moved away from the darker, industrial tone of the original printing. While the card's mechanics have remained a staple of sideboard strategy for decades, Foglio’s distinct illustrative style during this era is highly regarded by collectors for its character-driven aesthetic.

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