An activated mana ability is one that could add mana as it resolves, doesn't have a target, and isn't a loyalty ability
This is the terrifying reality in the world of Duskmourn, Magic: The Gatherings newest horror-themed expansion
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Countering a spell for 2 mana has always been a good rate, and then giving you the ability to stop a power play while effectively stealing the benefits of an opposing Dark Ritual, Black Lotus, and/or Moxen on your next turn was powerful Magic then, and it is certainly not worse now
Watermark: Orzhov Illustrated by Christine Choi Standard Not Legal Alchemy Not Legal Pioneer Legal Historic Legal Modern Legal Brawl Legal Legacy Legal Comp
Outro Final Fantasy has definitely left its mark on Modern, giving us a bunch of new trinkets to build around or slot into existing decks