First strike
{T}: Destroy target artifact if its mana value is equal to the amount of unspent mana you have.
Mana cost
2
G
G
Mana value
4
Printings
From
$0.91
EDHREC rank
#16058
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Formats
Modern
Legal
Legacy
Legal
Vintage
Legal
Commander
Legal
Rulings
1 Dec 2004
The artifact's mana value must be exactly equal to the amount of unspent mana you have when the ability resolves. If there's less mana or more mana, the artifact won't be destroyed.
1 Dec 2004
You need to have the unspent mana before the ability resolves. The ability doesn't allow you to activate mana abilities while it's resolving.