Card
- Mana
- 5
- Type
- Sorcery
Essence Drain
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| Condition | Market | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $0.25 | $1.69 |
| Lightly Played | — | $1.71 |
| Moderately Played | — | $1.70 |
| Heavily Played | — | $1.66 |
| Damaged | — | $7.23 |
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Card details
- Mana cost
- 5
- Type
- Sorcery
- Set
- Magic 2013 (M13)
- Number
- 93
- Rarity
- Sorcery
- Released
- 2012-07-13
Oracle text
Essence Drain deals 3 damage to target creature or player and you gain 3 life.
Illustrated by Jim Nelson
Flavor
"Life's essence is a nectar unlike any I tasted when I lived as a mortal."
—Zul Ashur, lich lord
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