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Essence Extraction Kaladesh MTG card
KLD #80 · Art by Min Yum
KLD set symbol, UncommonKaladesh#80Uncommon

Essence Extraction

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TCGplayer market · KLD #80 nonfoil
$0.06 −14.3% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
−25.0%
EDHREC rank
#22,184 Down 123 in 30 days
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Essence Extraction Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.06, down 14.3% over 7 days, down 25.0% over 30 days, down 25.0% over 90 days.

Essence Extraction Price History

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Essence Extraction in Sealed Products

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Essence Extraction Printings & Prices

Essence Extraction has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including game day promo treatments.

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Essence Extraction Rules Text & Legality

Essence Extraction

Essence Extraction deals 3 damage to target creature and you gain 3 life.

The "gifted" among the aetherborn can draw the life essence of other living beings into themselves.

Essence Extraction is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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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.

  • Sep 30, 2016KLD set symbol, UncommonKaladeshKLD #80
  • Sep 30, 2016KLD set symbol, UncommonKaladesh · foilKLD #80
  • Sep 30, 2016PKLD set symbol, UncommonKaladesh Promos · Full ArtPKLD #80
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #KLD-80

Essence Extraction in Commander

Essence Extraction is the #22,184 most-played card on EDHREC, down 123 places over the last 30 days.

#22,184 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 123 in 30 days

Essence Extraction FAQ

How much is Essence Extraction worth?

Essence Extraction is worth about $0.06 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.06; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,184 on EDHREC).