Mana Short
30th Anniversary Edition 65 • rare
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Collector number
- 65
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Dameon Willich
- Market price
- €30.00
What it does
Tap all lands target player controls and that player loses all unspent mana.
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
Mana Short was originally released as a rare card in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a unique disruption tool for blue decks. The card allows a player to force an opponent to tap all their lands, effectively neutralizing their ability to respond to spells during the player's turn. It quickly became a staple of early competitive play for its ability to clear the path for powerful end-game maneuvers.
The 30th Anniversary Edition version, released in late 2022, serves as a non-tournament-legal commemorative printing intended for collectors. It features the classic 1993 card frame and the original illustration by Quinton Hoover, who was known for his distinct, expressive ink-work. While this specific printing retains the iconic look of the original, it was issued with a distinct back design to differentiate it from vintage cards, sparking broad debate within the community regarding the nature of collecting and the legacy of the game's earliest art.
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