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Essence Scatter
INSTANT Common
Magic 2014 EDHREC #2,698
$0.07
+0.0%
7 days
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Essence Scatter price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.07.
Essence Scatter Price Summary
Essence Scatter's current headline price is $0.07.
Essence Scatter Printings & Prices
12 printings
Essence Scatter has 12 tracked printings across 12 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Essence Scatter: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M10 #51 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M10 #51 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #50 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #54 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DMU #49 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #55 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IKO #49 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #52 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #153 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #47 | Foil | — | — | — |
Essence Scatter Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Counter target creature spell.
""Venturing beyond campus means learning how to deal with creatures not bound by university rules."
—Emil, Vastlands roamer"
Essence Scatter is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Essence Scatter Rulings
2 most recent
- Mar 20, 2026 A "creature spell" is any spell with the card type creature, even if it has other types such as artifact or enchantment.
- Nov 8, 2024 A "creature spell" is any spell with the creature type, even if it has other types such as artifact or enchantment.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
21 printings
Essence Scatter has been reprinted 21 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven reprint cut the price 74% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS #47 | 2026-04-24 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SOS #47 | 2026-04-24 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FDN #153 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FDN #153 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DMU #49 | 2022-09-09 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DMU #49 | 2022-09-09 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #M19-54 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| IKO #49 | 2020-04-24 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| IKO #49 | 2020-04-24 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| M19 #54 | 2018-07-13 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOS #47 
FDN #153 
DMU #49 
PLST #M19-54 
IKO #49 
M19 #54 Showing the 10 most recent of 21 printings.
Essence Scatter in Commander
Essence Scatter is the #2,698 most-played card on EDHREC, up 107 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Scatter FAQ
How much is Essence Scatter worth?
Essence Scatter is worth about $0.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Essence Scatter legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Scatter is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Essence Scatter been reprinted?
Yes — Essence Scatter has been reprinted 21 times, with 12 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence Scatter cheap?
Essence Scatter trades at about $0.07 — 21 reprints keep supply plentiful.