Syphon Life
Eventide 46 • uncommon
- Set
- Eventide
- Collector number
- 46
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dan Seagrave
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
Target player loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
Retrace (You may cast this card from your graveyard by discarding a land card in addition to paying its other costs.)
Leeches never tire of feeding.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Syphon Life was released in 2008 as part of the Eventide expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was designed to complete the Shadowmoor block, focusing on the hybrid mana mechanic and the shift between light and darkness within the game's lore. The card specifically highlights the set's dark, gothic fantasy aesthetic, which emphasized cycles of decay and renewal consistent with the expansion's themes.
The artwork for Syphon Life was created by Nils Hamm, a frequent contributor to the franchise known for his atmospheric and moody illustrative style. Hamm sought to capture the visceral nature of the card's effect—draining life force from one entity to bolster another—using muted, earthy tones and sharp, unnatural textures. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, niche utility piece within the competitive ecosystem, valued primarily by players looking to stabilize their life totals in longer, attrition-based games.
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