MScore: 6.5/10

Power Sink

{X} {U}

Instantuncommon

Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X} . If that player doesn't, they tap all lands with mana abilities they control and lose all unspent mana.

Illustrated by Mark Poole · Classic Sixth Edition · #87

Rulings for Power Sink

2010-03-01
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.

2004-10-04
Does not increase the mana cost of the spell. It just requires a separate expenditure in order for it to succeed.

2004-10-04
When this spell resolves, you either pay X mana or let your lands become tapped. The lands that become tapped are not “tapped for mana”. If you choose to pay, you may pay the X mana using whatever mana abilities you want to use.

All Printings

The List#MIR-832024common 30th Anniversary Edition#3692022common 30th Anniversary Edition#722022common Vintage Masters#882014uncommon Beatdown Box Set#142000common Classic Sixth Edition

Format Legality

Duellegal

Brawlnot legal

Pennylegal

Predhlegal

Futurenot legal

Legacylegal

Modernnot legal

Pauperlegal

Alchemynot legal

Pioneernot legal

Vintagelegal

Historicnot legal

Standardnot legal

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