The Blue Mana Battery from the landmark 1995 Fourth Edition of Magic: The Gathering. This artifact card is a staple for TCG collectors.
Blue Mana Battery
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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Released in 1995 as part of Magic: The Gathering's Fourth Edition, the Blue Mana Battery (card number 300) remains a recognizable artifact within the trading card game's history. Designed by Amy Weber, this rare card features a mana cost of {4} and offers a unique mechanism for resource generation. The card allows players to place charge counters on the artifact and then tap it to remove those counters, each providing an additional blue mana source. This interaction makes it a functional piece for collectors analyzing the early design philosophy of the game. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering, tracking down cards from this foundational set is often about appreciating the evolution of gameplay mechanics. The Blue Mana Battery stands out as a key artifact that illustrates how early sets balanced power and utility. Whether you are building a comprehensive collection of Fourth Edition cards or focusing on specific artifact types, this product offers a tangible connection to the game's roots. It serves as an important reference point for understanding the strategic depth established in the mid-1990s.
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Blue Mana Battery
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Amy Weber
Card Stock
English
{4}
Artifact
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{2}, {T}: Put a charge counter on this artifact. {T}, Remove any number of charge counters from this artifact: Add {U}, then add an additional {U} for each charge counter removed this way.