The 1994 Foreign Black Border edition of Drain Life (FBB #106), a foundational black sorcery from Magic: The Gathering's original run.
Drain Life
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Foreign Black Border
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Released in 1994 as part of the Foreign Black Border set, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card is card number 106. Designed by Douglas Shuler, Drain Life functions as a black sorcery with a mana cost of {X}{1}{B}. The card allows the player to deal X damage to any target while gaining life equal to the damage dealt, limited by the target's current life total, loyalty, or toughness. This mechanic makes it a versatile tool for resource management in early Magic formats. Collectors of the Foreign Black Border series often seek this card to complete the base set, as it represents a key piece of the game's foundational design. The card's black border and straightforward text box are hallmarks of the era's production style. For investors in vintage TCG cards, the Foreign Black Border set holds significant historical weight as one of the earliest international releases. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of Magic's mechanics, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's origins. The Foreign Black Border Drain Life remains a staple for enthusiasts of 1990s trading card game history.
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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.