Quick Answer

Exsanguinate is a uncommon Sorcery from CMM (CMM) costing {X}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Exsanguinate MTG card

Exsanguinate

Sorcery

Card Text

Each opponent loses X life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way.

"I didn't say I would help you find your way home. I said I would help you finish your adventure."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Marie Magny

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.33
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TCGPlayer
$0.67
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.65
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Cardmarket
€1.14
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (8 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Exsanguinate? Basics

Exsanguinate is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each opponent loses X life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way."

How much mana does Exsanguinate cost to cast? Basics

Exsanguinate has a mana cost of {X}{B}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Exsanguinate's mana cost of {X}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Exsanguinate has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Exsanguinate's current oracle text is: "Each opponent loses X life. You gain life equal to the life lost this way."

What is the current price of Exsanguinate? Pricing

The current market price for Exsanguinate is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.67 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.65 EUR.

Where can I buy Exsanguinate? Pricing

You can purchase Exsanguinate from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Exsanguinate normal: $0.33 | foil: $0.67

Is Exsanguinate legal in Standard? Legality

Exsanguinate is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Exsanguinate legal in Modern? Legality

Exsanguinate is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Exsanguinate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Exsanguinate is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Exsanguinate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Exsanguinate is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Exsanguinate legal in Legacy? Legality

Exsanguinate is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Exsanguinate legal in Vintage? Legality

Exsanguinate is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Exsanguinate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Exsanguinate in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Exsanguinate from? Details

This printing of Exsanguinate is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 156.

Exsanguinate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Exsanguinate's rarity? Details

Exsanguinate is a uncommon card in CMM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Exsanguinate? Details

Exsanguinate was illustrated by Marie Magny.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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