Power Sink

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-	C$ 0.03	0.04 tix

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Name	Power Sink
Type	Instant
Description	Counter target spell unless its controller pays . If that player doesn't, they tap all lands with mana abilities they control and lose all unspent mana.
Artist	Richard Thomas
Set	30th Anniversary Tokens #72
Wallpaper	download
Image	download

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About Power Sink

Power Sink, Instant, designed by Richard Thomas first released in Aug, 1993 in the set Limited Edition Alpha and was printed exactly in 23 different ways. It see play in 1 formats: Pauper Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.03.

This card, Power Sink, would be beneficial in a control deck that aims to disrupt the opponent's mana base and tempo. It can be particularly effective against decks that rely heavily on casting big spells or have limited mana resources. While Power Sink can be a strong choice in certain situations, there are other counterspells like Mana Leak or Force of Will that may provide more versatile or powerful effects, depending on the deck's strategy and the metagame. Ultimately, Power Sink could see play in specific metagames or sideboard situations where its unique effect is particularly impactful.

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03/01/10

Only lands that actually have mana abilities will get tapped. This includes basic lands and lands with mana abilities printed on them, as well as lands which have been granted a mana ability by some effect.

10/04/04

Does not increase the mana cost of the spell. It just requires a separate expenditure in order for it to succeed.

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