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Essence Capture Breaking News Showcase MTG card
OTP #10 · Art by Adam Volker
OTP set symbol, UncommonBreaking News#10Uncommon

Essence Capture

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TCGplayer market · OTP #10 nonfoil
$0.15 −6.3% −$0.01, 7 days
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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 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.

OTP set symbol, UncommonOTP #10
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NEO set symbol, UncommonNEO #52
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Essence Capture Rules Text & Legality

Essence Capture

Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.

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Essence Capture is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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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, 2019RNA set symbol, UncommonRavnica AllegianceRNA #37
  • Jan 25, 2019RNA set symbol, UncommonRavnica Allegiance · foilRNA #37
  • Feb 18, 2022NEO set symbol, UncommonKamigawa: Neon Dynasty · foilNEO #52
  • Feb 18, 2022NEO set symbol, UncommonKamigawa: Neon DynastyNEO #52
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, UncommonBreaking News · Showcase, foilOTP #10
  • Apr 19, 2024OTP set symbol, UncommonBreaking 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.

#5,922 EDHREC rank
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).