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Syphon Essence
VOW · Innistrad: Crimson Vow #84 · Common · released 2021-11-19
{2}{U}
Instant
Counter target creature or planeswalker spell. Create a Blood token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Discard a card, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")
The third step in creating a skaab requires draining the body of blood and replacing it with *viscus vitae*, a mixture of angel's blood and lamp oil.
Syphon Essence is a common blue instant from Innistrad: Crimson Vow (2021). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2021 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.08 to $0.38 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.25
USD Foil$0.07
Format legality
Where you can play Syphon Essence in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.08 to $0.38 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Innistrad: Double Feature at $0.22.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innistrad: Crimson Vow This page | 84 | Common | $0.26 | $0.08 |
| Innistrad: Double Feature | 351 | Common | $0.22 | $0.38 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2025-01-24If an effect refers to a Blood token, it means any artifact token with the subtype Blood, even if it has gained other subtypes.
- 2025-01-24You can't sacrifice a Blood token to pay multiple costs.
- 2025-01-24Some triggered abilities trigger "whenever you sacrifice a Blood token." These abilities trigger regardless of why you sacrificed that Blood token.
- 2025-01-24Some spells that instruct you to create a Blood token require targets. You can't cast these spells without choosing all required targets, and if all of those targets become illegal targets, the spell won't resolve and you won't create any Blood tokens. If some but not all of those targets become illegal, you'll do as much as possible, including creating Blood tokens.
Frequently asked questions
Is Syphon Essence legal in Commander?
Yes — Syphon Essence is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Syphon Essence legal in?
Syphon Essence is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Syphon Essence been printed?
Syphon Essence has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2021 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Syphon Essence?
The cheapest printing is Innistrad: Double Feature (#351) at about $0.22.
Who illustrated Syphon Essence?
This printing of Syphon Essence was illustrated by Sean Murray.