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Syphon Essence

{2}{U}
Syphon Essence

Instant

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.

Format legality

Legality follows the dated Scryfall catalog snapshot.

For draft and prerelease, check the event’s release and rules. Missing statuses stay unavailable.

Official Magic rules
FormatStatus
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
OathbreakerLegal
AlchemyNot legal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Comp. BrawlLegal
TimelessLegal
PauperLegal
DuelLegal

For draft and prerelease, check the event’s release and rules.

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Innistrad: Crimson Vow

En · Arena · Paper · MTGO

Non-foil$0.23 USD

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