Mana Drain

Description

The Mana Drain foil card, designated as number 2 in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering Judge Gift Cards (J16) set, serves as a distinct artifact for TCG enthusiasts. Produced as a rare foil variant, this instant card carries the classic {U}{U} mana cost and a mana value of two. The card features artwork by Mike Bierek, adding a recognized artistic signature to the release. The printed text instructs the player to counter a target spell, with a secondary effect that adds colorless mana equal to that spell's mana value at the beginning of the controller's next main phase. This interactive mechanic defines the card's strategic identity within the game. Collectors interested in the Judge Gift Cards series often view this foil release as a key component for completing the set. The J16 set is a Judge Gift Cards release from 2016, and this card is number 2 in that series. The combination of the card's powerful gameplay effect and its status as a foil rare from a limited judge distribution makes it a focal point for those tracking Judge Gift Cards releases. The visual finish of the foil treatment highlights the card number and rarity symbol, distinguishing it from non-foil base prints. As an Instant with mana value 2, the card counters a target spell and adds {C} equal to that spell's mana value at the beginning of the next main phase.