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Essence Capture
INSTANT Uncommon
Breaking News EDHREC #5,816
$0.17
+13.3%
7 days
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Essence Capture price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.17.
Essence Capture Price Summary
Essence Capture's current headline price is $0.17.
Essence Capture Printings & Prices
3 printings
Essence Capture has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase treatments.
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Sell Essence Capture: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
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| Card Kingdom | OTP #10 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NEO #52 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RNA #37 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RNA #37 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #10 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NEO #52 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Essence Capture Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Essence Capture Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
6 printings
Essence Capture has been reprinted 6 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 67% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTP #10 | 2024-04-19 | Uncommon | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| OTP #10 | 2024-04-19 | Uncommon | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| NEO #52 | 2022-02-18 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| NEO #52 | 2022-02-18 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| RNA #37 | 2019-01-25 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| RNA #37 | 2019-01-25 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
NEO #52 
RNA #37 Essence Capture in Commander
Essence Capture is the #5,816 most-played card on EDHREC, down 94 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Capture FAQ
How much is Essence Capture worth?
Essence Capture is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $0.17 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,816 on EDHREC).