Drain Life
Drain Life Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Drain Life is $0.16 (4ED #132), and the most expensive is $55.83 (LEA #105). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $55.83, up 181.0% over 7 days, up 37120.0% over 30 days, up 30916.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $55.83 (2026).
Drain Life Printings & Prices
Drain Life has 16 tracked printings across 15 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Drain Life: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $30.00 cash for LEA #105; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | LEA #105 | Nonfoil | $30.00 | $59.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LEA #105 | Nonfoil | $30.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #399 | Nonfoil | $19.00 | $29.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | F02 #7 | Foil | $11.50 | $22.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | LEB #106 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #106 | Nonfoil | $9.50 | $18.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #106 | Nonfoil | $2.75 | $4.99 | 45% |
| starcitygames | CEI #106 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CED #106 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BTD #24 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $1.29 | 50% |
Drain Life Rules Text & Legality
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 legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Drain Life Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Cost reducers can be used to reduce the X part of the mana cost.
- Oct 4, 2004 You may gain up to the total toughness of the creature even if it was already damaged.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Drain Life has been reprinted 16 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #399 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| 30A #102 | 2022-11-28 | Common | Standard |
| F02 #7 | 2002-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| BTD #24 | 2000-10-01 | Common | Standard |
| OLEP #67 | 1998-04-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 5ED #156 | 1997-03-24 | Common | Standard |
| MIR #118 | 1996-10-08 | Common | Standard |
| PTC #ll132 | 1996-05-01 | Common | Standard |
| 4ED #132 | 1995-04-01 | Common | Standard |
| SUM #106 | 1994-06-21 | Common | Standard |
30A #399 
F02 #7 
BTD #24 
OLEP #67 
5ED #156 
MIR #118 
PTC #ll132 
4ED #132 
SUM #106 Showing the 10 most recent of 16 printings.
Drain Life in Commander
Drain Life is the #15,489 most-played card on EDHREC, down 204 places over the last 30 days.
Drain Life FAQ
How much is Drain Life worth?
Drain Life is worth about $55.83 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.16 to $55.83 across 16 tracked printings.
Is Drain Life legal in Commander?
Yes — Drain Life is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Drain Life been reprinted?
Yes — Drain Life has been reprinted 16 times, with 16 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Drain Life expensive?
Drain Life holds a $55.83 price because even with 16 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.