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Essence Drain's Near Mint price is down 30.0% ($0.03) over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Nov 3, 2026
Card Details
TypeSorcery
Mana Cost4B
ArtistJim Nelson
Card TextEssence Drain deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
"Life's essence is a nectar unlike any I tasted when I lived as a mortal."
—Zul Ashur, lich lord
Format Legality
ModernCommanderPauperLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.07
moderate
$0.06$0.07
Condition?
4 printings — select edition
Confidencehigh
Prices as ofNov 3
Normal—
Cheapest printing—
Why This Price
inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.07
Movement
7D Change-36.4% (-$0.04)
30D Change-30.0% (-$0.03)
Freshness
Prices as ofNov 3
Update cadenceDaily
Inkwell Fair Value$0.07
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- How much is Essence Drain worth?
- The current Near Mint price for Essence Drain from Magic 2013 (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.07. It has decreased 36.4% over the past 7 days.
- What set is Essence Drain from?
- Essence Drain is from the Magic 2013 set, released July 2012. It is a common in Magic: The Gathering.
- What rarity is Essence Drain?
- Essence Drain is a common card from Magic 2013 in Magic: The Gathering.
- How has the price of Essence Drain changed over the past 30 days?
- Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Essence Drain has fallen 30.0% ($0.03) to $0.07.
- How many printings of Essence Drain exist?
- Essence Drain has 4 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.07 from Tenth Edition.