Citadel of Pain vs Power Surge — MTG Card Comparison
Citadel of Pain and Power Surge are closely matched. Power Surge costs less mana (2 vs 3). Choose based on your deck's specific needs.
Citadel of Pain
At the beginning of each player's end step, this enchantment deals X damage to that player, where X is the number of untapped lands they control.
*"Battle is our religion. This fortress is our temple."
—Latulla, Keldon overseer*
Power Surge
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals X damage to that player, where X is the number of untapped lands they controlled at the beginning of this turn.
| Stat | Citadel of Pain | Power Surge |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {2}{R} | {R}{R} |
| CMC | 3 | 2 |
| Type | Enchantment | Enchantment |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Rare |
| Set | Prophecy | Fourth Edition |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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