Exsanguinate
Sorcery · Uncommon
Exsanguinate is currently worth about $0.38 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 6 copies.
Each opponent loses X life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2010
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
Playability
#286 most-played card on EDHREC — Format staple
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
Players can lose more life than they have. For example, say you're playing a multiplayer game in which one of your opponents has 3 life and your other opponent has 10 life. If you cast Exsanguinate with X of 4, your opponents will wind up at -1 life and 6 life, respectively. You'll gain 8 life.
— wotc, 2011-01-01
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander Masters | 638 | Uncommon | $3.42 | $8.40 |
| The List | SOM-61 | Uncommon | $0.91 | — |
| Scars of Mirrodin | 61 | Uncommon | $0.88 | $9.07 |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 413 | Uncommon | $0.84 | — |
| Commander Masters | 156 | Uncommon | $0.68 | $0.98 |
| Final Fantasy Commander | 276 | Uncommon | $0.42 | — |
| Foundations | 173 | Uncommon | $0.39 | $0.98 |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 437 | Uncommon | $0.38 | — |
Price intelligence
Commander Masters #638 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $8.40 | $3.42 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$3.25 – $8.40 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Exsanguinate worth?
Exsanguinate is currently worth about $0.38 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.38 to $9.07 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Exsanguinate printed in?
Exsanguinate has been printed in 7 sets, including Scars of Mirrodin, Commander Masters, The List, Jumpstart 2022, Final Fantasy Commander, Foundations Jumpstart, and more.
Can I buy Exsanguinate on RareWell?
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Is Exsanguinate legal in Commander?
Yes — Exsanguinate is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Exsanguinate legal in Modern?
Yes — Exsanguinate is legal in Modern.
Is Exsanguinate on the Reserved List?
No — Exsanguinate is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Exsanguinate?
Yes — Exsanguinate has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Scars of Mirrodin · Commander Masters · The List · Jumpstart 2022 · Final Fantasy Commander · Foundations Jumpstart · Foundations
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