Quick Answer

Mana Leak is a common Instant from 2X2 (2X2) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Mana Leak MTG card

Mana Leak

Instant

Card Text

Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}.

The fatal flaw in every plan is the assumption that you know more than your enemy.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Howard Lyon

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.31
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.22
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Cardmarket
€0.60
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mana Leak? Basics

Mana Leak is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}."

How much mana does Mana Leak cost to cast? Basics

Mana Leak has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Mana Leak's mana cost of {1}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Mana Leak has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Mana Leak's current oracle text is: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3}."

What is the current price of Mana Leak? Pricing

The current market price for Mana Leak is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.22 EUR.

Where can I buy Mana Leak? Pricing

You can purchase Mana Leak from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Mana Leak normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.31

Is Mana Leak legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mana Leak in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Mana Leak legal in Modern? Legality

Mana Leak is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Mana Leak legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mana Leak is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Mana Leak legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mana Leak in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Mana Leak legal in Legacy? Legality

Mana Leak is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Mana Leak legal in Vintage? Legality

Mana Leak is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Mana Leak legal in Pauper? Legality

Mana Leak is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Mana Leak from? Details

This printing of Mana Leak is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 58.

Mana Leak may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mana Leak's rarity? Details

Mana Leak is a common card in 2X2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Mana Leak? Details

Mana Leak was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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