Essence Drain
~$0.05 low · ~$0.49 high
Black. Sorcery
Magic 2013 #93 · Illustrated by Jim Nelson
Magic 2013 #93 · Illustrated by Jim NelsonWhat is Essence Drain worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Essence Drain deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
Mephidross claims all life within it. What cannot be twisted is absorbed.
Format legality
All 5 printings of Essence Drain
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic 2013 m13 #93· 2012common· Cardmarket €0.03 · €0.18 foil | common | $0.10 | $0.25 | €0.03€0.18 foil | |
 Salvat 2011 ps11 #68· 2011Spanishcommon· Cardmarket €0.07 | common | — | No foil printing | €0.07 | |
 Duels of the Planeswalkers dpa #24· 2010common· Cardmarket €0.12 | common | — | No foil printing | €0.12 | |
 Tenth Edition 10e #141· 2007common· Cardmarket €0.05 · €0.23 foil | common | $0.05 | $0.40 | €0.05€0.23 foil | |
 Darksteel dst #43· 2004common· Cardmarket €0.04 · €0.23 foil | common | $0.14 | $0.49 | €0.04€0.23 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2004
- Printings
- 5
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #26,417 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Jim Nelson, Tony Szczudlo
Rulings (1)
2012-07-01
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.
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