# 2021 Magic: The Gathering Magic Online Promos #90086

> Essence Pulse is a 2021 Magic Online Promo card (No. 90086), a rare black sorcery from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game featuring art by Kieran Yanner.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2021
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Magic Online Promos
- **Card Number**: 90086
- **Featured**: Essence Pulse
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {3}{B}
- **Type**: Sorcery
- **Color**: B
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

Essence Pulse is a rare sorcery from the 2021 Magic Online Promos subset of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 90086, this black card carries a mana cost of {3}{B} and has a mana value of 4. The card features artwork by Kieran Yanner, adding visual distinction to this promotional release. The card functions as a sorcery with a specific mechanical effect. By paying its mana cost, the controller gains 2 life. Following this life gain, every creature on the battlefield receives -X/-X until end of turn, where X equals the total life gained during that turn. This creates a defensive and disruptive effect that scales with the life gain triggered by the card itself. Essence Pulse is a rare black sorcery from the 2021 Magic Online Promos set, identified by card number 90086. The card's design and rules text make it a notable entry for those building collections focused on promotional cards or black-colored sorceries. The 2021 release date places it in a specific era of Magic: The Gathering promotional distribution. The card has a mana cost of {3}{B} and allows you to gain life while reducing the power and toughness of each creature by the amount gained. The card's specific attributes, including its rarity and card number, make it a target for serious collectors. The interaction between life gain and creature destruction is a classic mechanic in Magic: The Gathering. Essence Pulse exemplifies this design philosophy, offering players a way to stabilize their life total while weakening opponents' board presence.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Essence Pulse?

Essence Pulse has a mana cost of {3}{B}, requiring three generic mana and one black mana to cast. It has a total mana value of 4.

### What set is Essence Pulse from?

Essence Pulse is part of the Magic Online Promos subset, released in 2021. It is identified by card number 90086 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game catalog.

### Who is the artist for Essence Pulse?

The artwork for Essence Pulse is created by Kieran Yanner. The card is classified as a rare sorcery in the Magic Online Promos set.

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