Magic: The Gathering

Syphon Soul

Battle Royale Box Set 86 • common

Set: Battle Royale Box Set
Collector number: 86
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Melissa A. Benson
Market price: $1.79

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What it's worth

$1.79market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.49 – $2.62 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card stands out as a foundational piece from the Battle Royale Box Set, capturing a specific mechanical theme within its source material. As a common card, it represents an accessible yet essential element of the game, valued by collectors for its role in defining the interactions of its series.

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Card face

What it does

Syphon Soul deals 2 damage to each other player. You gain life equal to the damage dealt this way.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Syphon Soul was released as part of the 2003 Battle Royale Box Set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed as a curated collection intended to provide players with a ready-to-play environment, featuring a selection of powerful and iconic cards from the game's earlier years. It was released during a period when Wizards of the Coast was experimenting with fixed-deck products to help onboard new players and provide nostalgic value to veterans.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most prolific and recognizable artists from the game's inception. Rush utilized his signature illustrative style to depict the draining of magical essence, a visual representation of the card's mechanical function of stealing life points from opponents. Upon its inclusion in the box set, the card was well-received for its utility in multiplayer formats and remains a staple of the set's thematic identity.

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About

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