Energy Flux
Mercadian Masques 78 • uncommon
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 78
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Qiao Dafu
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
All artifacts have "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this artifact unless you pay 2 generic mana."
Karn said nothing—he just grasped the powerstone and squeezed tightly. The wild flashing ceased.
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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Where it came from
Energy Flux was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the plane of Mercadia, the expansion introduced themes of commerce and mercantile politics, reflecting the set's setting, a world obsessed with trade. The card functions as a powerful control piece against artifact-heavy decks, forcing players to pay a tax for each artifact they control or see them sacrificed, a mechanic that mirrors the thematic preoccupation with wealth and resource management found throughout the Mercadian storyline.
The card's artwork was rendered by Qiao Dafu, one of the few artists to contribute to the set. Dafu’s contribution features the distinct visual style characteristic of late-nineties Magic illustrations, emphasizing a fantastical and slightly ominous portrayal of magical energy consumption. Upon its release, Energy Flux was recognized by players as a highly efficient sideboard tool, valued for its ability to dismantle complex board states involving mana rocks and utility artifacts without requiring a significant investment of mana from the controller.
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