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Essence Drain Magic 2013 MTG card
M13 #93 · Art by Jim Nelson
M13 set symbol, CommonMagic 2013#93Common

Essence Drain

Sorcery
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#26,520 Down 135 in 30 days
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Essence Drain Price Summary

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Essence Drain Printings & Prices

Essence Drain has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

M13 set symbol, CommonM13 #93
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10E set symbol, Common10E #141
DST set symbol, CommonDST #43
DPA set symbol, CommonDPA #24

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Essence Drain Rules Text & Legality

Essence Drain

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.

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Essence Drain Rulings

  • 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

Essence Drain has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Feb 6, 2004DST set symbol, CommonDarksteelDST #43
  • Feb 6, 2004DST set symbol, CommonDarksteel · foilDST #43
  • Jul 13, 200710E set symbol, CommonTenth Edition10E #141
  • Jul 13, 200710E set symbol, CommonTenth Edition · foil10E #141
  • Jun 4, 2010DPA set symbol, CommonDuels of the PlaneswalkersDPA #24
  • Jul 13, 2012M13 set symbol, CommonMagic 2013M13 #93
  • Jul 13, 2012M13 set symbol, CommonMagic 2013 · foilM13 #93

Essence Drain in Commander

Essence Drain is the #26,520 most-played card on EDHREC, down 135 places over the last 30 days.

#26,520 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 135 in 30 days

Essence Drain FAQ

How much is Essence Drain worth?

Essence Drain is worth about $0.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $0.07; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,520 on EDHREC).