This 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition listing features the common black sorcery card Drain Life, numbered 156, designed by Andrew Robinson.
Drain Life
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition release established a foundational standard for the collectible card game, and this card represents a key component for enthusiasts building complete sets. Identified as card number 156, Drain Life is a black sorcery that allows players to spend black mana to deal damage equal to a chosen value while gaining an equivalent amount of life, limited by the target's current totals. Illustrated by Andrew Robinson, this common rarity card has remained a staple in the game's history since its initial printing. For collectors, acquiring this piece of Magic: The Gathering history offers a tangible connection to one of the most influential expansions in the franchise's timeline. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to round out a Fifth Edition collection or a new enthusiast exploring the game's early mechanics, this card provides a direct link to the strategic depth that defined the era. The clean, straightforward design of Fifth Edition makes it a favorite for those who appreciate the classic aesthetic of the game's early years.
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Drain Life
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Andrew Robinson
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.