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Essence Extraction | MTG Deck Rec

Essence Extraction

Essence Extraction

Instant

Essence Extraction deals 3 damage to target creature and you gain 3 life.

Legal in Commander
About $0.06

What it does

drain creature
spot removal

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Art from Essence Extraction by Min Yum

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