Mana Short
Mana Short Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mana Short is $0.45 (MB2 #166), and the most expensive is $189.99 (LEB #66). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.64, up 486.7% over 7 days, up 528.6% over 30 days, up 363.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $189.99 (2026).
Mana Short Printings & Prices
Mana Short has 15 tracked printings across 13 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Mana Short: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $350.00 cash for LEA #65; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #65 | Nonfoil | $350.00 | $699.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #66 | Nonfoil | $190.00 | $379.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #362 | Nonfoil | $90.00 | $149.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #66 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | $49.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #65 | Nonfoil | $14.00 | $21.99 | 36% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #66 | Nonfoil | $12.00 | $20.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #66 | Nonfoil | $6.50 | $13.99 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | MB2 #166 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC02 #cr86sb | Nonfoil | $4.70 | $8.49 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | MB2 #166 | Foil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
Mana Short Rules Text & Legality
Tap all lands target player controls and that player loses all unspent mana.
Mana Short is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Mana Short Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 If you play Mana Short in response to a spell, it will have no effect on that spell since the mana has already been paid.
- Oct 4, 2004 It even taps lands that do not produce mana.
- Oct 4, 2004 Since this is an instant, your opponent may use instants in response to the casting of this spell. Note that such spells and abilities will be resolved before mana is removed by Mana Short. This makes it useless as a countermeasure for spells. To use it effectively, you need to use it during Upkeep and even then it will not prevent the use of instant spells and abilities.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mana Short has been reprinted 16 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2 #166 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $0.49 |
| MB2 #166 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $92.66 |
| 30A #65 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 30A #362 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard | — |
| WC02 #cr86sb | 2002-12-01 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 7ED #86★ | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 7ED #86 | 2001-04-11 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 6ED #80 | 1999-04-21 | Rare | Standard | — |
| 4ED #85 | 1995-04-01 | Rare | Standard | — |
| SUM #67 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — |
MB2 #166 
30A #65 
WC02 #cr86sb 
7ED #86★ 
6ED #80 
4ED #85 
SUM #67 Showing the 10 most recent of 16 printings.
Mana Short in Commander
Mana Short is the #15,300 most-played card on EDHREC, down 3 places over the last 30 days.
Mana Short FAQ
How much is Mana Short worth?
Mana Short is worth about $2.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.45 to $189.99 across 15 tracked printings.
Is Mana Short legal in Commander?
Yes — Mana Short is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Mana Short been reprinted?
Yes — Mana Short has been reprinted 16 times, with 15 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mana Short cheap?
Mana Short trades at about $2.64 — 16 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,300 on EDHREC).