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Trap Essence
INSTANT Rare
Khans of Tarkir EDHREC #15,940
$0.23
+4.5%
7 days
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Trap Essence price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.23.
Trap Essence Price Summary
Trap Essence's current headline price is $0.23.
Trap Essence Printings & Prices
2 printings
Trap Essence has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
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Sell Trap Essence: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PKTK #209s | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | KTK #209 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #209 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #209 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Trap Essence Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Counter target creature spell. Put two +1/+1 counters on up to one target creature.
""Meat sustains the body. The spirit requires different sustenance."
—Arel the Whisperer"
Trap Essence 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
Trap Essence Rulings
1 most recent
- Sep 20, 2014 You don’t have to target a creature to cast Trap Essence, although you must target a creature spell on the stack.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Trap Essence has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKTK #209s | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Prerelease |
| KTK #209 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
| KTK #209 | 2014-09-26 | Rare | Standard |
PKTK #209s Trap Essence in Commander
Trap Essence is the #15,940 most-played card on EDHREC, down 394 places over the last 30 days.
Trap Essence FAQ
How much is Trap Essence worth?
Trap Essence is worth about $0.23 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Trap Essence legal in Commander?
Yes — Trap Essence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Trap Essence been reprinted?
Yes — Trap Essence has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Trap Essence cheap?
Trap Essence trades at about $0.23 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#15,940 on EDHREC).