The 1993 Intl. Collectors' Edition Drain Life card is a foundational black sorcery from Magic: The Gathering's earliest printings.
Drain Life
1993 • Magic: The Gathering • Intl. Collectors' Edition
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Drain Life (Card 106) from the 1993 Intl. Collectors' Edition represents a cornerstone of early Magic: The Gathering gameplay. As a common black sorcery, this card allows players to deal X damage to any target while gaining an equal amount of life, capped by the target's current life or loyalty totals. The Intl. Collectors' Edition is distinct for its unique border design and English language text, making it a specific variant sought after by enthusiasts of the game's history. Douglas Shuler provided the artwork for this release, contributing to the visual identity of the set. Collectors value the Intl. Collectors' Edition for its historical significance in bringing the game to international audiences. Whether you are building a vintage collection or exploring early TCG mechanics, this card offers a direct link to the game's foundational era. The card's straightforward mana cost and versatile effect make it a staple in understanding early black mana strategies. For those interested in Magic: The Gathering trading card game cards from the 1990s, this edition provides a tangible piece of gaming 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.