Mana Short
Mana Short is a Rare Instant from Mystery Booster 2 (166) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $7.29 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Mana Short suits collectors and players working on Mystery Booster 2 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 Mystery Booster 2?
Mana Short is a Instant in Mystery Booster 2 numbered 166. Mana cost {2}{U}. Color identity: U. Mana Short (166) is a format-relevant Instant in Mystery Booster 2 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 $7.29 for Mana Short. Low and high spread runs $7.29 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.96; foil: $7.29; Normal: $0.45. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Mystery Booster 2 |
|---|---|
| Number | 166 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $7.29 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.96 |
| cardmarket | $0.96 |
| foil | $7.29 |
| Normal | $0.45 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Mana Short?
Mana Short is a Rare printing in Mystery Booster 2. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
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 Mystery Booster 2. Collector number 166 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Mana Short (166) is a format-relevant Instant in Mystery Booster 2 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 Mystery Booster 2, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $7.29 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.96; foil: $7.29; Normal: $0.45).
- 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 $7.29 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Mana Short from Mystery Booster 2?
Mana Short is a Rare Instant from Mystery Booster 2 numbered 166 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 $7.29 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 Mystery Booster 2. 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 $7.29. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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