Mana Short

Description

The Mana Short instant from the Magic: The Gathering World Championship Decks 2002 set (card number cr86sb) delivers a powerful disruption effect. Designed by Greg Staples, this rare card requires {2}{U} mana to cast and targets the opponent's resources directly. The card's ability taps all lands controlled by the target player and forces the loss of all unspent mana, effectively stripping their ability to respond or cast spells in that turn. This card originated in the World Championship Decks series, a collection distributed through competitive play and special events rather than standard retail packs. Its inclusion in the 2002 edition highlights the strategic depth of the set, which featured decks piloted by top-tier players. Collectors value this card for its historical context within the World Championship product line and its impactful gameplay mechanic. Mana Short is an Instant card from the World Championship Decks 2002 set, featuring a mana cost of {2}{U}. The card's flavor text, attributed to a Tolarian wizard, adds narrative depth to its mechanical function. The card's effect allows a player to tap all lands a target player controls and cause that player to lose all unspent mana. The specific card number cr86sb places it within the known checklist of the WC02 expansion, ensuring its authenticity and place in the set's structure.