Drain Life
Drain Life is a Common Sorcery from 30th Anniversary Edition (102) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {X}{1}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.17 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Drain Life suits collectors and players working on 30th Anniversary Edition who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Drain Life from 30th Anniversary Edition?
Drain Life is a Sorcery in 30th Anniversary Edition numbered 102. Mana cost {X}{1}{B}. Color identity: B. Drain Life (102) is a format-relevant Sorcery in 30th Anniversary Edition with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Drain Life worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $1.17 for Drain Life. Low and high spread runs $1.17 to null. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition. Collector number 102 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2022.
| Set | 30th Anniversary Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 102 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.17 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| Normal | $1.17 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Drain Life?
Drain Life is a Common printing in 30th Anniversary Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition. Collector number 102 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Drain Life?
Drain Life lists as Sorcery. Artist: Douglas Shuler. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from 30th Anniversary Edition. Collector number 102 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Drain Life (102) is a format-relevant Sorcery in 30th Anniversary Edition with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Drain Life is catalogued as Common Sorcery in 30th Anniversary Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $1.17.
- Mana cost {X}{1}{B} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.17 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Drain Life from 30th Anniversary Edition?
Drain Life is a Common Sorcery from 30th Anniversary Edition numbered 102 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Drain Life worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $1.17 for ungraded Drain Life. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Drain Life?
Drain Life is catalogued as Common in 30th Anniversary Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Drain Life legal in Commander or Standard?
Drain Life shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Drain Life near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $1.17. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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