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Essence Drain
DPA · Duels of the Planeswalkers #24 · Common · released 2010-06-04
{4}{B}
Sorcery
Essence Drain deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
"The elves are right: Death inevitably leads to life. But the truly powerful don't just experience this cycle. They control it."
—Crovax, ascendant evincar
Essence Drain is a common black sorcery from Duels of the Planeswalkers (2010). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2004 to 2012. Recent market prices range from $0.07 to $0.49 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Essence Drain in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.07 to $0.49 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tenth Edition at $0.07.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darksteel | 43 | Common | $0.12 | $0.49 |
| Tenth Edition | 141 | Common | $0.07 | $0.40 |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers This page | 24 | Common | — | — |
| Salvat 2011 | 68 | Common | — | — |
| Magic 2013 | 93 | Common | $0.10 | $0.25 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2012-07-01If the target permanent or player is an illegal target when Essence Drain tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won’t gain 3 life.
Frequently asked questions
Is Essence Drain legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Drain is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Essence Drain legal in?
Essence Drain is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Essence Drain been printed?
Essence Drain has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 2004 to 2012.
What is the cheapest printing of Essence Drain?
The cheapest printing is Tenth Edition (#141) at about $0.07.
Who illustrated Essence Drain?
This printing of Essence Drain was illustrated by Jim Nelson.