Energy Flux is card #83 from the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition set, an Uncommon Enchantment designed by Kaja Foglio.
Energy Flux
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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Released in 1997, Magic: The Gathering's Fifth Edition established a foundational block for the trading card game that remains popular among collectors today. Energy Flux, identified as card number 83, is an Uncommon Enchantment card within this historic set. Designed by artist Kaja Foglio, the card features a mana cost of {2}{U} and influences gameplay by affecting all artifacts on the battlefield. Its rules text requires players to pay {2} during their upkeep or sacrifice any artifacts they control. The card's flavor text references Heraclitus, adding philosophical depth to its mechanical function. For enthusiasts of early Magic: The Gathering, this card represents a significant piece of the game's design history. Collectors often seek out Fifth Edition cards to complete set collections or to explore the strategic elements that defined the game's early years. Whether you are building a vintage collection or researching card mechanics, Energy Flux offers a glimpse into the creative direction of the late 1990s. The card's enduring presence in the community highlights the lasting impact of Fifth Edition on the broader collectible card market.
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Card Details
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Energy Flux
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Kaja Foglio
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}
Enchantment
U
Card Text
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All artifacts have "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this artifact unless you pay {2}."
"Nothing endures but change." —Heraclitus
