Essence Drain⁣ - Tenth Edition⁣ (Common)⁣ [141]

Essence Drain deals 3 damage to any target while also granting you 3 life, making it a solid choice for both removal and life gain in black decks. Its versatility allows it to target creatures or players, fitting well into control strategies that aim to stabilise the board. However, the mana cost of {4}{B} means it may be less effective in faster-paced games where quicker answers are needed.