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Essence Drain
SORCERY Common
Magic 2013 EDHREC #26,294
$0.10
+0.0%
7 days
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Essence Drain Price Summary
Essence Drain's current headline price is $0.10.
Essence Drain Printings & Prices
4 printings
Essence Drain has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Essence Drain: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DST #43 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #141 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #93 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #141 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DST #43 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #141 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DPA #24 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #93 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Essence Drain Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Essence Drain deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
""Life's essence is a nectar unlike any I tasted when I lived as a mortal."
—Zul Ashur, lich lord"
Essence Drain is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Essence Drain Rulings
1 most recent
- Jul 1, 2012 If 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Essence Drain has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M13 #93 | 2012-07-13 | Common | Standard |
| M13 #93 | 2012-07-13 | Common | Standard |
| DPA #24 | 2010-06-04 | Common | Standard |
| 10E #141 | 2007-07-13 | Common | Standard |
| 10E #141 | 2007-07-13 | Common | Standard |
| DST #43 | 2004-02-06 | Common | Standard |
| DST #43 | 2004-02-06 | Common | Standard |
DPA #24 
10E #141 
DST #43 Essence Drain in Commander
Essence Drain is the #26,294 most-played card on EDHREC, down 238 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Drain FAQ
How much is Essence Drain worth?
Essence Drain is worth about $0.10 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Essence Drain legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Drain is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Essence Drain been reprinted?
Yes — Essence Drain has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence Drain cheap?
Essence Drain trades at about $0.10 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,294 on EDHREC).