Drain Life (Retro Frame)
Magic: The Gathering | 30th Anniversary Edition - Singles
| Rarity | C |
| Number | 399 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | 30th Anniversary Edition |
| Available | 0 items |
| Type | Sorcery |
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About Drain Life (Retro Frame)
Drain Life (Retro Frame) from 30th Anniversary Edition does not have a live floor price on this page right now, but you can still review its rules text, card profile, and format signals below.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Drain Life (Retro Frame) worth?
Drain Life (Retro Frame) does not have a live floor signal right now. Condition, variant, and demand are the biggest value drivers. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Drain Life (Retro Frame) has 6 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Drain Life (Retro Frame) legal in Commander?
Drain Life (Retro Frame) is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Drain Life (Retro Frame) legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
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Is Drain Life (Retro Frame) on the Reserved List?
No. Drain Life (Retro Frame) is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Drain Life (Retro Frame) in-game text?
In game, Drain Life (Retro Frame) is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Spend only black mana on X.".
How popular is Drain Life (Retro Frame) in Commander decks?
Drain Life (Retro Frame) ranks #14,390 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Drain Life (Retro Frame)
This card has been printed in 6 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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