The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition Drain Life card (CED 106), a foundational black sorcery from the original set.
Drain Life
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Collectors' Edition
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The 1993 Magic: The Gathering Collectors' Edition Drain Life card, numbered 106, represents a cornerstone of the original trading card game. Designed by Douglas Shuler, this common black sorcery allows players to spend black mana to deal damage to any target while gaining an equal amount of life, capped by the target's remaining resources. As a key component of the early mana base, Drain Life has remained a staple in various deck archetypes since its debut. Collectors often seek this card to complete the full sequence of the Collectors' Edition, which is distinct from the Unlimited print run. The card's design features the classic black border and type line structure that defined the game's early aesthetic. Whether you are looking to enhance your vintage MTG library or add a functional staple to your casual playgroup, this product offers both historical significance and gameplay utility. The enduring appeal of Drain Life lies in its versatility and the nostalgic value of owning a piece of the game's foundational era.
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Drain Life
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{X}{1}{B}
Sorcery
B
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Spend only black mana on X. Drain Life deals X damage to any target. You gain life equal to the damage dealt, but not more life than the player's life total before the damage was dealt, the planeswalker's loyalty before the damage was dealt, or the creature's toughness.