Essence Extraction
The List KLD-80 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- KLD-80
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Min Yum
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Essence Extraction deals 3 damage to target creature and you gain 3 life.
The "gifted" among the aetherborn can draw the life essence of other living beings into themselves.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Essence Extraction first appeared in the Kaladesh set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2016. The card was designed as a thematic representation of the Aether-harvesting technology central to the plane's industrial revolution, specifically reflecting the intersection of artifice and the life-force energy known as Aether. Mechanically, it serves as a staple removal spell for black decks, offering a life-gain utility that emphasizes the grim nature of the set's technological advancements.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, a prominent figure in the fantasy art community known for her expressive character work. Villeneuve focused on the visceral experience of the extraction process, utilizing deep purples and jagged, energetic linework to convey the drain of life force. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its efficient design and strong visual storytelling, becoming a recurring inclusion in various reprint slots, including The List, which curates cards from Magic’s history for inclusion in modern booster packs.
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