Pact of Negation
Mystery Booster 2 169 • rare
- Set
- Mystery Booster 2
- Collector number
- 169
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 0 generic mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jason Chan
- Market price
- $17.02
What it does
Counter target spell.
At the beginning of your next upkeep, pay 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana. If you don't, you lose the game.
Those who expect betrayal at every turn are seldom disappointed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pact of Negation was originally released in the 2007 set Future Sight as a powerful, zero-mana counterspell that relies on a delayed payment mechanic. Its design reflects the 'futureshifted' aesthetic of that set, utilizing a distinct frame and border intended to evoke cards from hypothetical future expansions of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The card is prized by competitive players for its ability to protect key spells without holding mana open, effectively allowing a player to 'go off' on their turn while technically violating the traditional resource constraints of the game.
The Mystery Booster 2 version, featuring collector number 169, serves as a recent reprint within a set designed to showcase the eclectic and experimental history of the game. This iteration maintains the original illustrative style while adhering to the modern card frame. The artwork, consistent with the initial release, portrays the intense, high-stakes magical tension of a counter-confrontation, and it remains a staple in tournament formats like Modern and Commander due to its unique combination of versatility and risk.
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