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Essence Extraction
Price history
Essence Extraction price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.08.
Essence Extraction Price Summary
Essence Extraction's current headline price is $0.08.
Essence Extraction Printings & Prices
Essence Extraction has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including game day promo treatments.
All finishes
Sell Essence Extraction: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | KLD #80 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PKLD #80 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #KLD-80 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #80 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Essence Extraction Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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 Essence Extraction in Commander
Essence Extraction is the #21,963 most-played card on EDHREC, down 314 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Extraction FAQ
How much is Essence Extraction worth?
Essence Extraction is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.08 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#21,963 on EDHREC).