The identity and history of the 1994 Summer Magic Drain Life trading card, a distinctive black sorcery from the ultra-rare Edgar set.
Drain Life
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Summer Magic / Edgar
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The 1994 Summer Magic expansion, also known as the Edgar set, represents one of the most elusive chapters in Magic: The Gathering history. As a product of this short-lived and controversial run, cards from this series are highly sought after by serious TCG historians and completists. Drain Life, designated as card number 106, stands out as a key black sorcery within this collection. Its mana cost of {X}{1}{B} allows players to deal damage to any target while gaining life, capped by the target's current life total, loyalty, or toughness. This unique restriction adds a layer of strategic depth that defines the early game's design philosophy. Collectors often track down the Summer Magic / Edgar series not just for nostalgia, but for its significant place in the game's evolution. For those building a comprehensive library of vintage Magic cards, adding this release provides a tangible connection to the game's formative years. The card's common rarity within such a scarce set makes it a valuable target for set completionists. Whether you are an investor in vintage TCG memorabilia or a player interested in the game's roots, this card offers a direct link to the 1994 era.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
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.