Drain Power

Description

Drain Power, cataloged as card number 57, is a rare blue sorcery from the 1993 Magic: The Gathering Intl. Collectors' Edition. Designed with a mana cost of {U}{U}, this card allows the controller to drain mana from an opponent's lands, converting their unspent resources into personal gain. The card’s mechanics rely on targeting a player’s mana abilities, effectively stealing the energy they failed to use in a given turn. As part of the original Intl. Collectors' Edition, this card features the distinctive black border and unique layout that set this release apart from standard expansions. The Intl. Collectors' Edition holds a special place in Magic: The Gathering history, representing one of the first attempts to package the game for international markets with premium presentation. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Intl. Collectors' Edition sets or to appreciate the foundational design elements of blue sorceries. Its ability to disrupt an opponent’s resource management makes it a memorable piece of the game’s early strategic landscape. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of Magic: The Gathering gameplay, Drain Power offers a tangible link to the game's origins. ## What is the mana cost of Drain Power? Drain Power has a mana cost of {U}{U}, requiring two blue mana to cast. ## What does Drain Power do in gameplay? When cast, Drain Power targets an opponent, forcing them to activate all mana abilities of their controlled lands. The opponent then loses all unspent mana, which is added to your mana pool instead. ## Who illustrated Drain Power for the Intl. Collectors' Edition? The card features artwork by Douglas Shuler, known for his work on early Magic: The Gathering cards.