Illustrated by Tom Wänerstrand · Card image provided by Scryfall.
MIR 64 · rare
Energy Vortex
Enchantment
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Collector number64
SetMirage (MIR)
Rarityrare
Released1996-10-08
Mana cost{3}{U}{U}
Mana value5
ColoursU
Power / toughness—
ArtistTom Wänerstrand
Oracle text
As this enchantment enters, choose an opponent. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove all vortex counters from this enchantment. At the beginning of the chosen player's upkeep, this enchantment deals 3 damage to that player unless they pay {1} for each vortex counter on this enchantment. {X}: Put X vortex counters on this enchantment. Activate only during your upkeep.
Format legality
legacy: legalvintage: legalpenny: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalduel: legalpremodern: legalpredh: legal
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