Magic Drain
Magic Drain is a Counter Trap, first released in 2002 in Pharaoh's Servant (Worldwide English). It has 17 printings across 8 sets (Rare, Common, Starfoil Rare). The cheapest copy is PSV-E071 Rare at $0.09; the most valuable is DL13-EN020 Rare at $3.18. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$0.09 – $3.18
17 printings priced
Type
Counter
ATK
0
DEF
0
You can activate this card when your opponent activates a Spell Card. If your opponent cannot immediately discard 1 Spell Card from his/her hand, negate the activation of the Spell Card and destroy it.
Appears in 8 expansions
Printings (17)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharaoh's Servant (Europe) | PSV-E071 | Rare | $0.09 | |
| Pharaoh's Servant | PSV-071 | Rare | $0.31 | |
| Tournament Pack 4 | TP4-017 | Common | $0.50 | |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN185 | Rare | $0.29 | |
| Structure Deck: Invincible Fortress | SD7-EN028 | Common | $0.21 | |
| 5D's Starter Deck 2009 | 5DS2-EN035 | Common | $0.32 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN090 | Common | $0.10 | |
| Battle Pack: Epic Dawn | BP01-EN090 | Starfoil Rare | $0.99 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL13-EN020 | Rare | $0.99 | |
| Retro Pack 2 | RP02-EN017 | Common | $0.34 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL13-EN020 | Rare | $3.18 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL13-EN020 | Rare | $0.73 | |
| Duelist League Promo | DL13-EN020 | Rare | $2.74 | |
| Speed Duel: Battle City Box | SBCB-EN104 | Common | $0.32 | |
| Pharaoh's Servant (Worldwide English) | PSV-EN071 | Rare | $1.15 | |
| Pharaoh's Servant (25th Anniversary Edition) | PSV-EN071 | Rare | $0.23 | |
| Retro Pack 2 (2020 Date Reprint) | RP02-EN017 | Common | $0.09 |
Magic Drain: FAQ
How much is Magic Drain worth?+
Magic Drain currently sells for $0.09 – $3.18 on TCGPlayer, from $0.09 for PSV-E071 up to $3.18 for DL13-EN020. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Magic Drain printed in?+
Magic Drain appears in 8 sets: Pharaoh's Servant (Worldwide English), Tournament Pack 4, Dark Beginning 1, Structure Deck: Invincible Fortress, 5D's Starter Deck 2009, Battle Pack: Epic Dawn and 2 more.
Is Magic Drain legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Magic Drain is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Magic Drain?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Magic Drain is 59344077.
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