The harder a foe strikes, the stronger a Dragonsguard's defenses become.
Mana Sculpt - Secrets of Strixhaven (#57) - Illustrated by Cristi Balanescu - Magic: The Gathering Card

Mana Sculpt

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {1}{U}{U}

Oracle Rules Text: Counter target spell. If you control a Wizard, add an amount of {C} equal to the amount of mana spent to cast that spell at the beginning of your next main phase.

Flavor Text: The harder a foe strikes, the stronger a Dragonsguard's defenses become.

Set: Secrets of Strixhaven (#57), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Cristi Balanescu

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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Mana Sculpt - Secrets of Strixhaven MTG card scan Mana Sculpt Secrets of Strixhaven Viewing SOS Rare Cristi Balanescu 2026-04-24

Official Rulings (1)

2026-03-20
If the target spell is an illegal target when Mana Sculpt tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won't add mana at the beginning of your next main phase. If the target is legal but not countered (probably because an effect says that spell can't be countered) and you control a Wizard, you'll still add mana.

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