Essence Extraction
Essence Extraction Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Essence Extraction is $0.06 (KLD #80, Foil), and the most expensive is $0.27 (PKLD #80, Full Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.21, flat over 7 days, up 10.5% over 30 days, up 133.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.27 (2026).
Essence Extraction Printings & Prices
Essence Extraction has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art treatments.
Sell Essence Extraction: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.10 cash for KLD #80 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | KLD #80 | Foil | $0.10 | $0.49 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | PKLD #80 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.39 | 87% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #KLD-80 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #80 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Essence Extraction Rules Text & Legality
Essence Extraction deals 3 damage to target creature and you gain 3 life.
Essence Extraction is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Essence Extraction Rulings
- Sep 20, 2016 If the target creature becomes an illegal target, Essence Extraction doesn't resolve and you don't gain life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Essence Extraction has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #KLD-80 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PKLD #80 | 2016-09-30 | Uncommon | Full Art |
| KLD #80 | 2016-09-30 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KLD #80 | 2016-09-30 | Uncommon | Standard |
PLST #KLD-80 
PKLD #80 
KLD #80 Essence Extraction in Commander
Essence Extraction is the #21,649 most-played card on EDHREC, down 313 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Extraction FAQ
How much is Essence Extraction worth?
Essence Extraction is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.07 to $0.27 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Essence Extraction legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Extraction is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Essence Extraction been reprinted?
Yes — Essence Extraction has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence Extraction cheap?
Essence Extraction trades at about $0.21 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,649 on EDHREC).