Drain Power
Drain Power Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Drain Power is $3.24 (3ED #56), and the most expensive is $30.09 (2ED #57). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.84, up 111.1% over 7 days, up 118.5% over 30 days, up 131.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $29.57 (2026).
Drain Power Printings & Prices
Drain Power has 11 tracked printings across 10 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Drain Power: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $275.00 cash for LEA #56; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | LEA #56 | Nonfoil | $325.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LEA #56 | Nonfoil | $275.00 | $549.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LEB #57 | Nonfoil | $108.00 | $179.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | LEB #57 | Nonfoil | $85.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #353 | Nonfoil | $65.00 | $99.99 | 35% |
| Card Kingdom | 30A #56 | Nonfoil | $14.50 | $22.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | 2ED #57 | Nonfoil | $11.20 | $27.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | 2ED #57 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CEI #57 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | $5.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | CED #57 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $2.99 | 55% |
Drain Power Rules Text & Legality
Target player activates a mana ability of each land they control. Then that player loses all unspent mana and you add the mana lost this way.
Drain Power is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Drain Power Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 A mana ability is an ability that (1) isn't a loyalty ability, (2) doesn't target, and (3) could add mana when it resolves.
- Oct 4, 2004 If a land can draw a variable amount of mana, the target player (not the player of this spell) chooses how much to draw.
- Oct 4, 2004 This card forces the target player to draw mana from lands if they are untapped, but that player can choose how to draw the mana if a land they control has multiple mana abilities, or mana abilities with choices.
- Oct 4, 2004 Your opponent may use instants and abilities of permanents in response to this spell before you get the mana.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Drain Power has been reprinted 11 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30A #56 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 30A #353 | 2022-11-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 5ED #82 | 1997-03-24 | Rare | Standard |
| 4ED #67 | 1995-04-01 | Rare | Standard |
| SUM #56 | 1994-06-21 | Rare | Standard |
| 3ED #56 | 1994-04-11 | Rare | Standard |
| CED #57 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| CEI #57 | 1993-12-10 | Rare | Standard |
| 2ED #57 | 1993-12-01 | Rare | Standard |
| LEB #57 | 1993-10-04 | Rare | Standard |
30A #56 
5ED #82 
4ED #67 
SUM #56 
3ED #56 
CED #57 
CEI #57 
2ED #57 
LEB #57 Showing the 10 most recent of 11 printings.
Drain Power in Commander
Drain Power is the #16,362 most-played card on EDHREC, down 134 places over the last 30 days.
Drain Power FAQ
How much is Drain Power worth?
Drain Power is worth about $6.84 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $3.24 to $30.09 across 11 tracked printings.
Is Drain Power legal in Commander?
Yes — Drain Power is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Drain Power been reprinted?
Yes — Drain Power has been reprinted 11 times, with 11 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Drain Power expensive?
Drain Power holds a $6.84 price because even with 11 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.