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checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
Mana Drain
{U}{U} · Instant
Counter target spell. At the beginning of your next main phase, add an amount of {C} equal to that spell's mana value.
Rulings (2)
Nov 10, 2020 · Mana Drain's delayed triggered ability will usually trigger at the beginning of your precombat main phase. However, if you cast Mana Drain during your precombat main phase or during your combat phase, its delayed triggered ability will trigger at the beginning of that turn's postcombat main phase.
Nov 10, 2020 · If the target spell is an illegal target by the time Mana Drain tries to resolve, Mana Drain doesn't resolve. You don't add mana at the beginning of your next main phase. If the target is legal but not countered (most likely because an effect says that the spell can't be countered), you do add mana.
LegacyBanned
VintageLegal
ModernNot legal
PioneerNot legal
StandardNot legal
PauperNot legal
PremodernNot legal
cEDHLegal
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype
% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=74 decks
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyruda, Doom of Depths | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Nezahal, Primal Tide | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Tatyova, Benthic Druid | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Thrasios, Triton Hero | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Tivit, Seller of Secrets | cEDH | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Lurrus Breach | Vintage | 70.6% | 2–4× | 34 |
| Arcum Dagsson | cEDH | 50% | 1× | 2 |
| Other Lurrus | Vintage | 24.2% | 1–2× | 33 |
Price
Mana Drain — price trend
Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
$54.24▲ $0.12 since Jun 13, 2026
Jun 13, 2026 · $54.12Jun 14, 2026 · $54.24