Essence Drain
| Name | Essence Drain |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Description | Essence Drain deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life. |
| Flavor | "Life's essence is a nectar unlike any I tasted when I lived as a mortal." —Zul Ashur, lich lord |
| Artist | Jim Nelson |
| Set | Salvat 2011 #68 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Essence Drain
Essence Drain, Sorcery, designed by Tony Szczudlo first released in May, 2020 in the set Darksteel and was printed exactly in 5 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 0.49.
This card, Essence Drain, would be beneficial in a control deck that focuses on gaining life and dealing damage over time. However, there are better options like Vraska's Contempt which exiles a target creature and gains you 2 life for the same mana cost. While Essence Drain can be situationally useful, it may not be the most optimal choice for competitive play due to the availability of stronger alternatives.
Rules
07/01/12
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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Sign in and join the conversationFrequently asked questions about Essence Drain
What type of card is Essence Drain?
Essence Drain is a Sorcery card in Altered altered.
What does Essence Drain do?
Essence Drain deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
How much does Essence Drain cost?
Essence Drain currently starts at C$ 0.49. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Essence Drain from?
Essence Drain was first released in the set Darksteel, illustrated by Tony Szczudlo.
Is Essence Drain legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Essence Drain can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Essence Drain?
Cards similar to Essence Drain include Cleansing Screech, Dark Nourishment, Unfriendly Fire. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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