
Essence Capture
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −21.1%
- EDHREC rank
- #5,922 Down 65 in 30 days
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Essence Capture Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.15, down 6.3% over 7 days, down 21.1% over 30 days, down 28.6% over 90 days.
Essence Capture Price History
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Essence Capture price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.15.
Where to Buy and Sell Essence Capture
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Essence Capture in Sealed Products
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Essence Capture Printings & Prices
Essence Capture has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
Sell Essence Capture: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RNA #37 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | OTP #10 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | NEO #52 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | RNA #37 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | OTP #10 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | NEO #52 | Nonfoil |
Essence Capture Rules Text & Legality
Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
Might or Magic? Recent Clash Fuels Debate
Essence Capture is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PioneerLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
Essence Capture Rulings
- Jan 25, 2019
A creature spell that can't be countered is a legal target for Essence Capture. The spell won't be countered when Essence Capture resolves, but you'll still put a +1/+1 counter on the target creature.
- Jan 25, 2019
You can't cast Essence Capture without a target creature spell. If either target is illegal when Essence Capture tries to resolve, the other is still affected as appropriate.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Essence Capture has been reprinted 6 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 67% in 30 days.
- Jan 25, 2019Ravnica AllegianceRNA #37
- Jan 25, 2019Ravnica Allegiance · foilRNA #37
- Feb 18, 2022Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty · foilNEO #52
- Feb 18, 2022Kamigawa: Neon DynastyNEO #52
- Apr 19, 2024Breaking News · Showcase, foilOTP #10
- Apr 19, 2024Breaking News · ShowcaseOTP #10
Essence Capture in Commander
Essence Capture is the #5,922 most-played card on EDHREC, down 65 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 65 in 30 days
Essence Capture FAQ
How much is Essence Capture worth?
Essence Capture is worth about $0.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Essence Capture legal in Commander?
Yes. Essence Capture is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Essence Capture been reprinted?
Yes. Essence Capture has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence Capture cheap?
Essence Capture trades at about $0.15; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,922 on EDHREC).