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Magic: The Gathering

Pact of Negation

Masters 25 68 • rare

Set
Masters 25
Collector number
68
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
0 generic mana
Type
Instant
Colors
Blue
Artist
Jason Chan
Market price
$18.20
$18.20est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
7other printings of this card
Card face

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.
Formats

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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Provenance

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Pact of Negation first appeared in the 2007 Future Sight expansion, designed to introduce the unique cycle of 'pact' spells. These cards allow players to cast powerful effects for no immediate mana cost, with the catch that the player must pay a steep price during their next upkeep or lose the game instantly. The design reflects the 'zero-cost' philosophy prevalent in high-level competitive play, where tempo is often valued more than long-term stability.

The Masters 25 edition, released in 2018 to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Magic: The Gathering, features artwork by Mike Dringenberg. This printing keeps the original, starkly minimalist design of the spell, emphasizing its role as a high-stakes countermeasure. It was received as a functional reprint essential for combo decks across eternal formats, serving as a staple tool for players looking to protect critical plays in the late stages of a game.

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