Is it worth it to buy Mana Drain?
Economics forum
Posted on April 7, 2016, 12:40 p.m. by Profet93
I have a Thassa EDH deck and a GAA4 EDH deck. Would it be wise to purchase mana drain or is it a waste of $. I could get 2 of them for $225 but I don't know if they will decrease/increase in price.
Has anybody used the card in EDH before and found it useful?
miracleHat says... #3
GAA4?
The price that you just mentioned is very similar to, "Buy one get one free". I would do it if you have the money to pull it off.
April 7, 2016 12:44 p.m.
Epochalyptik says... #4
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV, for those who don't know.
April 7, 2016 12:46 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #5
Do you need a Mana Drain? Can you afford a Mana Drain? If both of these questions are a yes, you buy a mana drain.
April 7, 2016 1 p.m.
Might get a reprint in Eternal Masters is the only reason to say no. Assuming the condition of the drains is good and you could afford to buy them, it seems like a good deal.
April 7, 2016 1:04 p.m.
canterlotguardian, I don't know how much they go for. That is why I asked.
DevoidMage, For my Thassa deck, it would be VERY helpful. For my Grand Arbiter Augustin IV deck, it would be ok. I could always trade/sell the second one if necessary. The reason I'm a bit hesitant is because of dropping over $200 for 2 cards, you know?
April 7, 2016 1:06 p.m.
Servo_Token says... #8
But you're paying 200 for 400 worth of cards, which makes it infinitely worth it.
April 7, 2016 1:09 p.m.
DevoidMage Are 2 mana drains really worth $400? Could you show me your source so I could be better informed for the future?
April 7, 2016 1:16 p.m.
225 for 2 Mana Drain is insane - unless they're in a damaged state (in which case they probably wouldn't be sleeve-playable) or something. If they're good condition and you don't get them... let me know and I will, k? ;)
April 7, 2016 1:16 p.m. Edited.
canterlotguardian says... #11
They're $200 each, according to TCGplayer mid prices.
April 7, 2016 1:17 p.m.
I only buy cards like Mana Drain from retailers or a very well known trader. It's much to easy to accidentally buy a fake, and $200 for $400 in cards seems a bit odd to me. I would be cautious. Request scans, maybe have them sent to a third party that you trust who can verify. If you can afford it, I guess go for it.
maiden77 MaRo has explicitly said that Mana Drain will only see a reprint if the entire R&D section is hit by a bus. It's not happening. lol
April 7, 2016 1:17 p.m.
I think the not reprint thing was meant as a reprint in a normal set. It will never be stardard or modern playable in other words. As there is now a judge promo mana drain.
April 7, 2016 1:29 p.m.
alulien, the seller on ebay says it is Light Play. It would have been $260 initially, but I haggled him down to $225.
DrFunk27 Since I'm buying it off of ebay, I usually have buyer's protection. But I will definitely need to keep that in mind. I just asked for scans.
April 7, 2016 1:31 p.m.
alulien I just messaged the seller. Waiting on his response. I'll keep you guys apprised of the situation as it unfolds.
TheDevicer Don't I need to buy you dinner first?
April 7, 2016 1:37 p.m.
canterlotguardian I have high standards though. If you can make an MTG joke funnier than below, I will consider your cheap date offer :P
Rihanna: "Oh nah nah, what's my name"
Me: "Oh Mana, Mana drain"
April 7, 2016 2:03 p.m.
DrFunk27 ah right lol, good to know. Its only really played in competitive EDH and vintage though so a reprint would really not change much apart from they could get cheaper foils. Seens as its Eternal Masters it seems a shame not to reprint it. Maybe next time! haha
April 7, 2016 2:10 p.m.
Adele: "But I set fire to the rain,
Watched it pour as I touched your face."
Me: "But I say No, Mana Drain,
Watch the tears stream down your face."
I like long walks along the beach. ;)
April 7, 2016 2:28 p.m. Edited.
canterlotguardian says... #22
What do you call it when an Elf goes to get her drivers' license reinstated? Nissa's Renewal.
Sorry that was probably horrendous.
April 7, 2016 2:28 p.m.
DrFunk27 and canterlotguardian. I just LOL'ed so hard! Thanks for that!
April 7, 2016 2:32 p.m.
Plasm Capture certainly has its uses in EDH, so I'd have to imagine that Mana Drain is only infinitely better.
That, and it's a strictly-better Counterspell.
However, the fact that you are spending over $100 just so you don't have to swap one card out of a deck makes the logical part of my brain melt.
April 7, 2016 3:19 p.m.
April 7, 2016 4:30 p.m.
KillDatBUG says... #28
It's not that great of a deal if they're Italian. Italian Drains are worth a lot less than English Drains. Like, somewhere around $100-130 compared to $170-200.
April 7, 2016 5:51 p.m.
Lastdaysgunslinger says... #30
It books at a mid 205.00If you play competitive edh then do as you will. Me personally i want more out of life than a killer edh deck lol.
canterlotguardian says... #2
If you can get 2 Mana Drain for $225 and you don't, there is something seriously wrong with that situation. Jump on it.
April 7, 2016 12:43 p.m.