Name: Energy Vortex
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
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Author: Tom Wänerstrand

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                  Mana5
                  TypeEnchantment
                  
Energy VortexMirage

                Enchantment
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.80$2.29
Lightly Played$0.56$1.87
Moderately Played$0.54$1.88
Heavily Played$0.41$1.89
Damaged—$1.79
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          Mana cost5
          TypeEnchantment
          
          SetMirage
          
          RarityEnchantment
          Released1996-10-07
        Oracle textWhen you play Energy Vortex, choose target opponent.

At the beginning of your upkeep, remove all energy counters from Energy Vortex.

During chosen opponent’s upkeep, he or she pays 1 for each energy counter on Energy Vortex, or it deals 3 damage to him or her.

X: Put X energy counters on Energy Vortex. Use this ability only during your upkeep.
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.80	$2.29
Lightly Played	$0.56	$1.87
Moderately Played	$0.54	$1.88
Heavily Played	$0.41	$1.89
Damaged	—	$1.79