Magic: the Gathering (mtg) Common Sorcery Essence Drain from Magic 2013 (M13) last updated 2026-05-23 14:19:26
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Essence Drain Selling/Trading Grading Scale
When selling individually or trading singles, use these price ranges as a gauge.
| Grade | Multiplier | Regular Price | Foil Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | 1.0x | $0.2 | $0.16 |
| Lightly Played | 0.9x | $0.18 | $0.14 |
| Moderately Played | 0.8x | $0.15 | $0.12 |
| Heavily Played | 0.7x | $0.12 | $0.1 |
| Damaged | 0.5x | $0.1 | $0.1 |
Buy List Assumptions and Metrics
When selling any card in bulk, to stores, or for cash, these discounted prices are what you should expect as the buyer expects to turn a profit when selling.
Essence Drain Price Analysis
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Essence Drain Variations/Printings
There are 5 total variations/printings of Essence Drain.
| Image | Expansion | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darksteel Essence Drain | $0.25 | $0.13 | |
| Tenth Edition Essence Drain | $0.24 | $0.31 | |
| Magic 2013 Essence Drain | $0.20 | $0.16 | |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers Essence Drain | $0.25 | — | |
| Salvat 2011 Essence Drain (Retro Frame) | — | — |
Essence Drain from Magic 2013 Details
Essence Drain is a Common in the set Magic 2013.
| Name | Essence Drain | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Type | Sorcery | ||
| Mana Cost | |||
| Calculated Mana Cost (CMC) | 5 | ||
| Types | Sorcery | ||
| Oracle Text | Essence Drain deals 3 damage to target creature or player and you gain 3 life. | ||
| Flavor Text | "Life's essence is a nectar unlike any I tasted when I lived as a mortal."—Zul Ashur, lich lord | ||
| Expansion | Magic 2013 | ||
| Set Code | M13 | ||
| Collector Set Number | 93 | ||
| Artist | Jim Nelson | ||
| TCGPlayer ID | 59967 | ||
| Scryfall ID | 58df0c6d-3fd2-4d87-81e2-6640e6e75985 | ||
| EMID | 88357 | ||
| Added to EchoMTG | Before 2020, last updated on 2026-05-01 05:04:30 | ||