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Flay Essence
SORCERY Uncommon
Modern Horizons 2 EDHREC #15,787
$0.19
+5.6%
7 days
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Flay Essence Price Summary
Flay Essence's current headline price is $0.19.
Flay Essence Printings & Prices
1 printings
Flay Essence has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #85 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #85 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Flay Essence Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Exile target creature or planeswalker. You gain life equal to the number of counters on it.
""Your argument as to why I should spare you lacked substance. Now, so do you."
—Geyadrone Dihada"
Flay Essence is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Flay Essence Rulings
1 most recent
- Jun 18, 2021 Flay Essence counts the number of counters of all kinds that the creature or planeswalker had on it when it was on the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Flay Essence has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MH2 #85 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Standard |
| MH2 #85 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Standard |
Flay Essence in Commander
Flay Essence is the #15,787 most-played card on EDHREC, down 384 places over the last 30 days.
Flay Essence FAQ
How much is Flay Essence worth?
Flay Essence is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Flay Essence legal in Commander?
Yes — Flay Essence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Flay Essence been reprinted?
Yes — Flay Essence has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Flay Essence cheap?
Flay Essence trades at about $0.19 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,787 on EDHREC).