Power Sink (30th Anniversary Edition #72)
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Power Sink {X}{U}

Instant

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.

Illustrated by Richard Thomas

Not Legal This version of this card has a non-standard Magic back. It is not legal for constructed play.

Notes and Rules Information for Power Sink:
  • Does not increase the mana cost of the spell. It just requires a separate expenditure in order for it to succeed. (2004-10-04)
  • When this spell resolves, you either pay X mana or let your lands become tapped. The lands that become tapped are not “tapped for mana”. If you choose to pay, you may pay the X mana using whatever mana abilities you want to use. (2004-10-04)
  • Only lands that actually have mana abilities will get tapped. This includes basic lands and lands with mana abilities printed on them, as well as lands which have been granted a mana ability by some effect. (2010-03-01)