The 2012 Magic 2013 Essence Drain foil card (M13 #93) is a common black sorcery from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Essence Drain
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic 2013
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Description
This product is the Essence Drain card from the Magic 2013 set, carrying the catalog number 93. It is a common rarity card from the 2012 Magic: The Gathering trading card game, featuring a foil finish. The card is a black sorcery with a mana cost of {4}{B} and a mana value of 5. It was illustrated by Jim Nelson for the M13 set code.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Essence Drain
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Jim Nelson
Card Stock
English
Foil
{4}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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Essence Drain deals 3 damage to any target and you gain 3 life.
"Life's essence is a nectar unlike any I tasted when I lived as a mortal." —Zul Ashur, lich lord
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Essence Drain?
The mana cost for Essence Drain is {4}{B}, requiring four generic mana and one black mana.
Which Magic: The Gathering set features Essence Drain?
Essence Drain appears in the Magic 2013 set, which was assigned the catalog year of 2012.
What is the card number for Essence Drain in M13?
In the Magic 2013 set, Essence Drain is listed as card number 93.
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