Reins of Power, card number 57 from the 2011 Magic: The Gathering Commander set, featuring a strategic Instant effect with Colin MacNeil artwork.
Reins of Power
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander
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Reins of Power is a notable Instant card from the 2011 Commander set, cataloged as number 57. This release offers a unique gameplay dynamic that challenges standard board states by untapping all creatures for both players and swapping control of those creatures until the end of turn. With a mana cost of {2}{U}{U} and a mana value of 4, it serves as a strategic tool for players navigating complex interactions in multiplayer formats. The card features artwork by Colin MacNeil, whose style complements the blue mana identity central to the Commander product line. Collectors often seek this card for its distinctive rules text and its place within the inaugural Commander expansion, which helped define the format's identity. For those building decks around control or chaotic themes, Reins of Power remains a functional piece of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Understanding the card's mechanics and historical context helps collectors appreciate its role in the broader TCG landscape beyond simple rarity.
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Reins of Power
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Colin MacNeil
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{U}
Instant
U
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Untap all creatures you control and all creatures target opponent controls. You and that opponent each gain control of all creatures the other controls until end of turn. Those creatures gain haste until end of turn.