Mana Drain

Instant, UU (2)
Counter target spell. At the beginning of your next main phase, add {X} to your mana pool, where X is that spell's converted mana cost.¹
Illus. Mark Tedin

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• The mana gain is done as a beginning of main phase triggered ability and not as a mana ability or such. [D'Angelo 2000/03/03]
• If used after your first main phase but before your second, you will get the mana during your second main phase. [D'Angelo 2001/02/10]
• Legacy tournaments (see Rule 801) have banned this card since 2004/09/20.
• Extended tournaments (see Rule 803) have always banned this card.
• Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.29.
• Note - This card was of type Interrupt, but it is now of type Instant. [Oracle 1999/09/03]

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage Banned in Legacy, Extended, Standard
Printings (1/2)	Legends (Uncommon)