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Essence Flux
SOI · Shadows over Innistrad #61 · Uncommon · released 2016-04-08
{U}
Instant
Exile target creature you control, then return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control. If it's a Spirit, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
A spirit is both fettered and free—bound in some ways to its previous existence, yet able to transcend much of the corporeal.
Essence Flux is an uncommon blue instant from Shadows over Innistrad (2016). It has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2016 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $1.32 to $8.82 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$1.56
USD Foil$5.48
Format legality
Where you can play Essence Flux in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $1.32 to $8.82 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Jumpstart at $1.32.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadows over Innistrad This page | 61 | Uncommon | $1.56 | $5.48 |
| Jumpstart | 151 | Uncommon | $1.32 | — |
| Shadows over Innistrad Remastered | 67 | Common | — | — |
| Innistrad Remastered | 354 | Common | $1.95 | $8.82 |
| Innistrad Remastered | 64 | Common | $1.79 | $2.02 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2016-04-08Essence Flux checks whether the creature is a Spirit after it has returned from exile.
- 2016-04-08Auras attached to the exiled creature will be put into their owners’ graveyards. Equipment attached to the exiled creature will become unattached and remain on the battlefield. Any counters on the exiled creature will cease to exist.
- 2016-04-08If a creature token is exiled, it ceases to exist. It won’t be returned to the battlefield.
- 2016-04-08If a double-faced card is exiled, it will return with its front face up.
Frequently asked questions
Is Essence Flux legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Flux is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Essence Flux legal in?
Essence Flux is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Essence Flux been printed?
Essence Flux has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2016 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Essence Flux?
The cheapest printing is Jumpstart (#151) at about $1.32.
Who illustrated Essence Flux?
This printing of Essence Flux was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.