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Essence Flare
ENCHANTMENT — AURA Common
Coldsnap Theme Decks EDHREC #30,081
$0.17
+0.0%
7 days
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Essence Flare price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.17.
Essence Flare Price Summary
Essence Flare's current headline price is $0.17.
Essence Flare Printings & Prices
2 printings
Essence Flare has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Essence Flare: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ICE #69 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CST #69 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Essence Flare Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
"Never underestimate the power of the soul unleashed."
Essence Flare is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Essence Flare Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 1, 2008 The -0/-1 counters stay on the creature even if Essence Flare is removed.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
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 |
ICE #69 Essence Flare in Commander
Essence Flare is the #30,081 most-played card on EDHREC, down 244 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Flare FAQ
How much is Essence Flare worth?
Essence Flare is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $0.17 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#30,081 on EDHREC).