Drain Life
Friday Night Magic 2002 7 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2002
- Collector number
- 7
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Drain Life originated in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a quintessential black sorcery that scales in power based on the player's mana investment. Its mechanical identity centered on the dual effect of damaging an opponent while simultaneously replenishing the caster's life, a design philosophy that made it a staple in early competitive play and a recurring favorite in black control archetypes.
The 2002 Friday Night Magic promotional version features distinct artwork by Douglas Shuler, who was one of the game's earliest illustrators and responsible for iconic pieces like Serra Angel. This specific printing was issued as a participation reward for local tournament players, utilizing a special foil treatment and an updated frame design that highlighted Shuler's original, moody aesthetic. The release served to celebrate the game's grassroots community by bringing a classic, high-utility card to local hobby shops in a visually striking format.
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