# Drain Life Drain Life represents a classic Magic effect that has appeared across multiple sets and formats. Collectors recognize this Mirage printing as a straightforward common from the early 1990s era, valued primarily for playability rather than scarcity. The card's straightforward design—dealing damage while gaining life—appeals to casual players building budget decks. For collectors, this common holds modest appeal unless completing a full Mirage set. The nonfoil variant shown here lacks the premium appeal of foil versions from later printings. Drain Life's numerous reprints across Magic's history mean individual copies command little collector premium, though the card remains a recognizable piece of Magic's foundational spell library.