Mana Short
Seventh Edition · #86

Mana Short

Mana Short is a Rare Instant from Seventh Edition (86) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.56 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $2.56
Cardmarket trend €1.80
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Mana Short suits collectors and players working on Seventh Edition who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Mana Short from Seventh Edition?

Mana Short is a Instant in Seventh Edition numbered 86. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Mana Short (86) is a format-relevant Instant in Seventh Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Mana Short worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.56 for Mana Short. Low and high spread runs $2.56 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.80; Normal: $2.56. This printing is from Seventh Edition. Collector number 86 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetSeventh Edition
Number86
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$2.56
Cardmarket EUR€1.80
cardmarket $1.80
Normal $2.56

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Mana Short?

Mana Short is a Rare printing in Seventh Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Seventh Edition. Collector number 86 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2001.

What are the key details for Mana Short?

Mana Short lists as Instant. Artist: Greg Staples. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Seventh Edition. Collector number 86 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2001.

Cactaur's take

Mana Short (86) is a format-relevant Instant in Seventh Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Mana Short is catalogued as Rare Instant in Seventh Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $2.56 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.80; Normal: $2.56).
  • Mana cost {2}{U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $2.56 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Mana Short from Seventh Edition?

Mana Short is a Rare Instant from Seventh Edition numbered 86 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Mana Short worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.56 for ungraded Mana Short. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Mana Short?

Mana Short is catalogued as Rare in Seventh Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Mana Short legal in Commander or Standard?

Mana Short shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Mana Short near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.56. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.