Drain Power (Magic Alpha) Value Guide 2026

About Drain Power

Drain Power is a Sorcery card from the Alpha Edition of Magic: The Gathering [2]. This specific card, with Collector Number 056, allows the target player to activate a mana ability of each land they control, taking all that mana and all mana in the opponent's mana pool into the player's mana pool [4]. It is a Rare card [4]. Collectors value this card for its status as a piece of early Magic: The Gathering history [1].

What it's worth right now

Currently, the median asking price across 20 live eBay listings for Drain Power is $37. However, recent sales data shows a more established used value at $313.53 [1]. This indicates a notable gap between the current asking prices and what the card has recently sold for.

What drives the price

As with many vintage Magic: The Gathering cards, the price of Drain Power is heavily influenced by its condition and completeness. The market trends show that the sold median has remained steady month-over-month [1]. While specific variant details are not provided, general card expertise suggests that condition is paramount in determining value for Alpha cards. Buyers and sellers should consider the overall state of the card when assessing its worth.

Buying and selling it

Given the difference between the current median asking price and the recent sold median, potential buyers might consider waiting for the asking prices to align more closely with established sales data. When listing, ensuring the card's condition is accurately represented is crucial for attracting serious buyers. For a comprehensive look at the historical sales data, you can review the sold-comp history on the full sold-comp history.

For the most up-to-date pricing and to view current listings, please check the live listings below.