Essence Drain
Illustrated by Jim Nelson
Card details
- Mana cost
- 5
- Type
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Sorcery
Oracle text
Essence Drain deals 3 damage to target creature or player 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
Essence Drain price & value
| Condition | Market | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $0.25 | $1.69 |
| Lightly Played | — | $1.71 |
| Moderately Played | — | $1.70 |
| Heavily Played | — | $1.66 |
| Damaged | — | $7.23 |
Snapshot as of 2026-09-11. Live prices & recent sales load below.