Essence Harvest
Sorcery
Rarity
Common
Mana Cost
Price · Cardmarket trend
€0.58 Foil €7.24
Artist
Daarken
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Oracle Text
Target player loses X life and you gain X life, where X is the greatest power among creatures you control.Rulings (2)
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Wizards of the CoastThe value of X is determined when Essence Harvest resolves. If you control no creatures that time, no life will be lost or gained.
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Wizards of the CoastEssence Harvest targets only the player. It doesn’t target any creatures. If that player is an illegal target when Essence Harvest tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No life will be lost or gained.