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Essence Drain
DST · Darksteel #43 · Common · released 2004-02-06
{4}{B}
Sorcery
Essence Drain deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
Mephidross claims all life within it. What cannot be twisted is absorbed.
Essence Drain is a common black sorcery from Darksteel (2004). 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.
USD$0.10
USD Foil$0.31
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 This page | 43 | Common | $0.12 | $0.49 |
| Tenth Edition | 141 | Common | $0.07 | $0.40 |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers | 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 Tony Szczudlo.