Exsanguinate (SOM #61)
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Exsanguinate is a uncommon printing from Scars of Mirrodin (SOM #61), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Carl Critchlow.
Card text
Each opponent loses X life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.
Vampires don't consider patience a virtue nor gluttony a sin.
Details
| Mana cost | {X}{B}{B} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Scars of Mirrodin (SOM) |
| Collector number | 61 |
| Artist | Carl Critchlow |
| Released | 2010-10-01 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.71, foil $10.12 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- January 1, 2011 — Players can lose more life than they have. For example, say you're playing a multiplayer game in which one of your opponents has 3 life and your other opponent has 10 life. If you cast Exsanguinate with X of 4, your opponents will wind up at -1 life and 6 life, respectively. You'll gain 8 life.