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Drain Life
4ED · Fourth Edition #132 · Common · released 1995-04-01
{X}{1}{B}
Sorcery
Spend only black mana on X.
Drain Life deals X damage to any target. You gain life equal to the damage dealt, but not more life than the player's life total before the damage was dealt, the planeswalker's loyalty before the damage was dealt, or the creature's toughness.
Drain Life is a common black sorcery from Fourth Edition (1995). It has been printed 19 times across 18 sets, from 1993 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.16 to $65.20 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.16
Format legality
Where you can play Drain Life in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (19)
Prices range from $0.16 to $65.20 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fourth Edition at $0.16.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 105 | Common | $65.20 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 106 | Common | $26.66 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 106 | Common | $1.16 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 106 | Common | $7.84 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 106 | Common | $5.00 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 106 | Common | $4.99 | — |
| Revised Edition | 106 | Common | $0.25 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 106 | Common | — | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 132 | Common | $5.99 | — |
| Fourth Edition This page | 132 | Common | $0.16 | — |
| Pro Tour Collector Set | ll132 | Common | $0.72 | — |
| Mirage | 118 | Common | $0.33 | — |
| Fifth Edition | 156 | Common | $0.37 | — |
| Oversized League Prizes | 67 | Rare | — | — |
| Beatdown Box Set | 24 | Common | $1.12 | — |
| Friday Night Magic 2002 | 7 | Rare | — | $16.36 |
| Magic Online Promos | 35928 | Common | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 399 | Common | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 102 | Common | $1.20 | — |
More from Fourth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2004-10-04Cost reducers can be used to reduce the X part of the mana cost.
- 2004-10-04You may gain up to the total toughness of the creature even if it was already damaged.
Frequently asked questions
Is Drain Life legal in Commander?
Yes — Drain Life is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Drain Life legal in?
Drain Life is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Drain Life been printed?
Drain Life has been printed 19 times across 18 sets, from 1993 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Drain Life?
The cheapest printing is Fourth Edition (#132) at about $0.16.
Who illustrated Drain Life?
This printing of Drain Life was illustrated by Douglas Shuler.