Syphon Essence
Instant
Counter target creature or planeswalker spell. Create a Blood token. (It's an artifact with "
, 
, Discard a card, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw a card.")
The third step in creating a skaab requires draining the body of blood and replacing it with *viscus vitae*, a mixture of angel's blood and lamp oil.
Illustrated by
Innistrad: Crimson Vow#84CommonEnglish