Essence Drain
Sorcery · Common
Essence Drain is currently worth about $0.06 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Essence Drain deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2012
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
Playability
#26009 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2013 | 93 | Common | $0.14 | — |
| Tenth Edition | 141 | Common | $0.13 | $0.31 |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers | 24 | Common | $0.10 | — |
| Darksteel | 43 | Common | $0.06 | $0.13 |
| Salvat 2011 | 68 | Common | — | — |
Price intelligence
Magic 2013 #93 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.14 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.14 – $0.14 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Essence Drain worth?
Essence Drain is currently worth about $0.06 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.06 to $0.31 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Essence Drain printed in?
Essence Drain has been printed in 5 sets, including Magic 2013, Salvat 2011, Tenth Edition, Darksteel, Duels of the Planeswalkers.
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Is Essence Drain legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Drain is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Essence Drain legal in Modern?
Yes — Essence Drain is legal in Modern.
Is Essence Drain on the Reserved List?
No — Essence Drain is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Magic 2013 · Salvat 2011 · Tenth Edition · Darksteel · Duels of the Planeswalkers
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