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Essence Scatter
IKO · Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths #49 · Common · released 2020-04-24
{1}{U}
Instant
Counter target creature spell.
"I know the nightmares of Indatha seem scary, but when you break them down into their component parts, they're quite beautiful."
—Naireh, Ketria elementalist
Essence Scatter is a common blue instant from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (2020). It has been printed 15 times across 15 sets, from 2009 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.07 to $1.33 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.23
USD Foil$0.33
Format legality
Where you can play Essence Scatter in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (15)
Prices range from $0.07 to $1.33 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2014 at $0.07.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2010 | 51 | Common | $0.11 | $1.33 |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers | 8 | Common | $0.32 | — |
| Salvat 2011 | 35 | Common | — | — |
| Magic 2013 | 50 | Common | $0.15 | $0.73 |
| Magic 2014 | 55 | Common | $0.07 | $0.45 |
| Amonkhet | 52 | Common | $0.21 | $0.30 |
| Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins | 6 | Common | $0.21 | — |
| Core Set 2019 | 54 | Common | $0.24 | $0.36 |
| The List | M19-54 | Common | $0.31 | — |
| Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths This page | 49 | Common | $0.21 | $0.33 |
| Amonkhet Remastered | 60 | Common | — | — |
| Dominaria United | 49 | Common | $0.22 | $0.19 |
| Foundations | 153 | Uncommon | $0.16 | $0.30 |
| Pioneer Masters | 54 | Common | — | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven | 47 | Common | $1.03 | $0.23 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2026-03-20A "creature spell" is any spell with the card type creature, even if it has other types such as artifact or enchantment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Essence Scatter legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Scatter is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Essence Scatter legal in?
Essence Scatter is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Essence Scatter been printed?
Essence Scatter has been printed 15 times across 15 sets, from 2009 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Essence Scatter?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2014 (#55) at about $0.07.
Who illustrated Essence Scatter?
This printing of Essence Scatter was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.