Essence Drain
Essence Drain is a Common Sorcery from Duels of the Planeswalkers (24) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.09 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Essence Drain suits collectors and players working on Duels of the Planeswalkers who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Essence Drain from Duels of the Planeswalkers?
Essence Drain is a Sorcery in Duels of the Planeswalkers numbered 24. Mana cost {4}{B}. Color identity: B. Essence Drain (24) from Duels of the Planeswalkers should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Duels of the Planeswalkers.
What is Essence Drain worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.09 for Essence Drain. Low and high spread runs $0.09 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.09. This printing is from Duels of the Planeswalkers. Collector number 24 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Duels of the Planeswalkers |
|---|---|
| Number | 24 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.09 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.12 |
| cardmarket | $0.12 |
| Normal | $0.09 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Essence Drain?
Essence Drain is a Common printing in Duels of the Planeswalkers. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Duels of the Planeswalkers. Collector number 24 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Essence Drain?
Essence Drain lists as Sorcery. Artist: Jim Nelson. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Duels of the Planeswalkers. Collector number 24 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Essence Drain (24) from Duels of the Planeswalkers should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Essence Drain is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Duels of the Planeswalkers, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.09 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; Normal: $0.09).
- Mana cost {4}{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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Essence Drain from Duels of the Planeswalkers?
Essence Drain is a Common Sorcery from Duels of the Planeswalkers numbered 24 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Essence Drain worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.09 for ungraded Essence Drain. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Essence Drain?
Essence Drain is catalogued as Common in Duels of the Planeswalkers. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Essence Drain legal in Commander or Standard?
Essence Drain shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Essence Drain near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.09. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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