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Syphon Life
SORCERY Common
Modern Masters EDHREC #25,237
$0.14
+0.0%
7 days
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Syphon Life price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.14.
Syphon Life Price Summary
Syphon Life's current headline price is $0.14.
Syphon Life Printings & Prices
2 printings
Syphon Life has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Syphon Life: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EVE #46 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMA #100 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EVE #46 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EVE #46 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MMA #100 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Syphon Life Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Target player loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
Retrace (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying its other costs.)
"Leeches never tire of feeding."
Syphon Life 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
Syphon Life Rulings
4 most recent
- Aug 1, 2008 A retrace card cast from your graveyard follows the normal timing rules for its card type.
- Aug 1, 2008 Casting a card by using its retrace ability works just like casting any other spell, with two exceptions: You’re casting it from your graveyard rather than your hand, and you must discard a land card in addition to any other costs.
- Aug 1, 2008 If the active player casts a spell that has retrace, that player may cast that card again after it resolves, before another player can remove the card from the graveyard. The active player has priority after the spell resolves, so they can immediately cast a new spell. Since casting a card with retrace from the graveyard moves that card onto the stack, no one else would have the chance to affect it while it’s still in the graveyard.
- Aug 1, 2008 When a retrace card you cast from your graveyard resolves, fails to resolve, or is countered, it’s put back into your graveyard. You may use the retrace ability to cast it again.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Syphon Life has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMA #100 | 2013-06-07 | Common | Standard |
| MMA #100 | 2013-06-07 | Common | Standard |
| EVE #46 | 2008-07-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
| EVE #46 | 2008-07-25 | Uncommon | Standard |
EVE #46 Syphon Life in Commander
Syphon Life is the #25,237 most-played card on EDHREC, down 361 places over the last 30 days.
Syphon Life FAQ
How much is Syphon Life worth?
Syphon Life is worth about $0.14 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Syphon Life legal in Commander?
Yes — Syphon Life is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Syphon Life been reprinted?
Yes — Syphon Life has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Syphon Life cheap?
Syphon Life trades at about $0.14 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,237 on EDHREC).