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Essence Capture
NEO · Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty #52 · Uncommon · released 2022-02-18
{U}{U}
Instant
Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
The Futurists regard the tradition of kami-bonding as anachronistic and inefficient, striving constantly to surpass spiritual power with technology.
Essence Capture is an uncommon blue instant from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (2022). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2019 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.19 to $0.32 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.23
USD Foil$0.29
Format legality
Where you can play Essence Capture in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.19 to $0.32 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Breaking News at $0.20.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravnica Allegiance | 37 | Uncommon | $0.28 | $0.32 |
| Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty This page | 52 | Uncommon | $0.23 | $0.31 |
| Breaking News | 10 | Uncommon | $0.20 | $0.19 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2019-01-25You can't cast Essence Capture without a target creature spell. If either target is illegal when Essence Capture tries to resolve, the other is still affected as appropriate.
- 2019-01-25A creature spell that can't be countered is a legal target for Essence Capture. The spell won't be countered when Essence Capture resolves, but you'll still put a +1/+1 counter on the target creature.
Frequently asked questions
Is Essence Capture legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Capture is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Essence Capture legal in?
Essence Capture is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Essence Capture been printed?
Essence Capture has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2019 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Essence Capture?
The cheapest printing is Breaking News (#10) at about $0.20.
Who illustrated Essence Capture?
This printing of Essence Capture was illustrated by Campbell White.