Memory Drain
THBTheros Beyond Death/#54/2020Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.10
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 9.1%90d▼ 16.7%
90d high
$0.25
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.11
Theros Beyond Death
- Down 9.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 20% below its 90 day high of $0.25.
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 45% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell. Scry 2.
Keywords
Scry
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Memory Drain
Memory Drain is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (down 9.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Memory Drain FAQ
How much is Memory Drain worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Memory Drain is $0.20. It is down 9.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.25.
What is the cheapest printing of Memory Drain?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Theros Beyond Death at $0.11 on TCGplayer.
What set was Memory Drain first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from THB #54, released 2020-01-24.
Is there a foil version of Memory Drain?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.11 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 45% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Memory Drain legal in Commander?
Yes, Memory Drain is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Memory Drain legal in Modern?
Yes, Memory Drain is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Memory Drain legal in Standard?
Memory Drain is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Memory Drain do?
Memory Drain is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell. Scry 2.".