Essence Flare
Essence Flare Price Summary
As of Jul 30, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Essence Flare is $0.16 (CST #69), and the most expensive is $0.25 (ICE #69). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, up 56.3% over 7 days, up 66.7% over 30 days, up 108.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.25 (2026).
Essence Flare Printings & Prices
Essence Flare has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Essence Flare: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.06 cash for CST #69; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 90% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CST #69 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | ICE #69 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.59 | 92% |
Essence Flare Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +2/+0.
At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, put a -0/-1 counter on that creature.
Essence Flare is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Essence Flare Rulings
- Oct 1, 2008 The -0/-1 counters stay on the creature even if Essence Flare is removed.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Essence Flare has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST #69 | 2006-07-21 | Common | Standard |
| ICE #69 | 1995-06-03 | Common | Standard |
CST #69 
ICE #69 Essence Flare in Commander
Essence Flare is the #29,837 most-played card on EDHREC, down 184 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Flare FAQ
How much is Essence Flare worth?
Essence Flare is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 30, 2026. Prices range from $0.16 to $0.25 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Essence Flare legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Flare is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Essence Flare been reprinted?
Yes — Essence Flare has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence Flare cheap?
Essence Flare trades at about $0.25 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#29,837 on EDHREC).