Power Sink
Rivals Quick Start Set 11 • common
- Set
- Rivals Quick Start Set
- Collector number
- 11
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- X mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Richard Thomas
What it does
Counter target spell unless its controller pays X mana. If that player doesn't, they tap all lands with mana abilities they control and lose all unspent mana.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Power Sink was originally introduced as a common card in the 1993 Alpha set for Magic: The Gathering, designed by Richard Garfield to introduce a strategic 'mana burn' mechanic that challenged players to carefully manage their resources. The artwork for the Rivals Quick Start Set version retains the classic aesthetic that defined the game's early years, emphasizing a high-fantasy, mystical visual language that helped establish the brand's unique identity in the emerging trading card game market.
The Rivals Quick Start Set was released later as a simplified entry point for new players, featuring a curated selection of cards meant to teach the fundamentals of timing and resource management. By including Power Sink in this set, Wizards of the Coast provided newcomers with a quintessential example of 'countermagic,' a core component of the game's blue color identity. The design was praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, solidifying its status as a staple for deck-building and competitive play for years.
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