Essence Flux
Essence Flux Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Essence Flux is $1.21 (JMP #151), and the most expensive is $8.65 (INR #354, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.33, up 9.9% over 7 days, up 22.0% over 30 days, up 20.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.76 (2024).
Essence Flux Printings & Prices
Essence Flux has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Essence Flux: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.40 cash for INR #354 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | INR #354 | Foil | $4.40 | $10.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #61 | Foil | $2.80 | $6.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #151 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $2.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | INR #64 | Foil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INR #64 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $2.99 | 67% |
| Card Kingdom | INR #354 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #61 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | JMP #151 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | INR #354 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INR #64 | Foil | $0.63 | $2.49 | 75% |
Essence Flux Rules Text & Legality
Exile target creature you control, then return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control. If it's a Spirit, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Essence Flux is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Essence Flux Rulings
- Apr 8, 2016 Auras attached to the exiled creature will be put into their owners’ graveyards. Equipment attached to the exiled creature will become unattached and remain on the battlefield. Any counters on the exiled creature will cease to exist.
- Apr 8, 2016 Essence Flux checks whether the creature is a Spirit after it has returned from exile.
- Apr 8, 2016 If a creature token is exiled, it ceases to exist. It won’t be returned to the battlefield.
- Apr 8, 2016 If a double-faced card is exiled, it will return with its front face up.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Essence Flux has been reprinted 7 times. The Innistrad Remastered reprint cut the price 96% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR #64 | 2025-01-24 | Common | Standard | $3.25 | $0.38 | $0.13 | $0.22 |
| INR #354 | 2025-01-24 | Common | Standard | — | $1.23 | $0.23 | $0.31 |
| INR #354 | 2025-01-24 | Common | Standard | — | $2.39 | $1.61 | $2.72 |
| INR #64 | 2025-01-24 | Common | Standard | $1.99 | $0.83 | $0.29 | $0.24 |
| JMP #151 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SOI #61 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SOI #61 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
INR #64 
JMP #151 
SOI #61 Essence Flux in Commander
Essence Flux is the #923 most-played card on EDHREC, up 14 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Flux FAQ
How much is Essence Flux worth?
Essence Flux is worth about $1.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $1.21 to $8.65 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Essence Flux legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Flux is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Essence Flux been reprinted?
Yes — Essence Flux has been reprinted 7 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence Flux cheap?
Essence Flux trades at about $1.33 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.