2 printings

Syphon Essence

Instant

Blue Illus. Sean Murray

Counter target creature or planeswalker spell. Create a Blood token. (It's an artifact with "{1}, {T}, Discard a card, Sacrifice this token: Draw a card.")

The third step in creating a skaab requires draining the body of blood and replacing it with *viscus vitae*, a mixture of angel's blood and lamp oil.

Market estimate · ~24h

$0.08 – $0.38

Across paper printings · TCGplayer & Cardmarket market price

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