Legal in Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Mana Drain is a rare instant from Masters Edition III..
Released September 2009 as part of Masters Edition III (Masters reprint set). Click through to Masters Edition III for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Banned in Legacy — price reflects demand from other formats rather than competitive play.
Ranked #115 on EDHREC with significant Commander play across multiple archetypes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mana Drain a good MTG investment?
Mana Drain is a rare from Masters Edition III currently at check the page for current pricing. It's ranked #115 on EDHREC for Commander play. Legal in Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Mana Drain?
Mana Drain from Masters Edition III is currently priced on the page. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Mana Drain's mana cost?
Mana Drain's mana cost (casting cost) is UU ({U}{U}). See Mana Drain's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Mana Drain?
At current pricing, Mana Drain is a rare with Legal in Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Mana Drain?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Mana Drain good in Commander (EDH)?
Mana Drain is ranked #115 on EDHREC, making it a popular Commander staple. Legal in Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Mana Drain legal in?
Mana Drain is tournament-legal in Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Mana Drain going up or down?
Mana Drain has no settled non-foil price yet, so direction is the read that matters. The multi-source chart above pulls TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales for this rare instant as soon as it trades.
Is Mana Drain worth buying?
Mana Drain has no settled non-foil market price on file yet. When it changes hands, compare 17 sources before buying; fees and condition can move real cost 10 to 15%.
Mana Drain reprint risk
This copy of Mana Drain comes from a reprint set (Masters Edition III), which already softened original-printing prices. The risk now is another reprint slot in a future Masters set or Commander deck; check the reprint risk score on this page for the latest signal.
Mana Drain price history
SpellBook has tracked Mana Drain since its 2009 release in Masters Edition III across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #115 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.