Identify and collect Power Sink, card #89 from the 1998 Urza's Saga set. This blue instant counters spells by forcing opponents to pay mana or tap lands.
Power Sink
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Power Sink stands as a defining blue instant within the 1998 Urza's Saga expansion, carrying the catalog number 89 in the set. As a core component of Magic: The Gathering's early strategic landscape, this card offers collectors a tangible link to the game's foundational era of mana management and spell interaction. The card's design features artwork by Andrew Robinson, capturing the aesthetic of the time while highlighting its specific mana cost of {X}{U}. For collectors focusing on set completion, this common card serves as an essential building block for those assembling the full Urza's Saga collection. The card's mechanic allows players to counter a target spell, with the opponent facing the consequence of tapping lands if they cannot pay the cost. This interplay between offense and defense makes Power Sink a recognizable piece for enthusiasts studying the evolution of blue spells. Whether you are tracking down specific card numbers or exploring the history of the game's mechanics, this product provides a clear example of the strategic depth introduced during this period. By focusing on the specific attributes of the set and the card's role, collectors can appreciate the craftsmanship and design choices that defined this release.
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Power Sink
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Andrew Robinson
Card Stock
English
{X}{U}
Instant
U
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Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}. If that player doesn't, they tap all lands with mana abilities they control and lose all unspent mana.
