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Essence Capture

Blue

3 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Essence Capture, Breaking News printing
Breaking News OTP · No. 10 2024-04-19

Card text

{U}{U}
Instant
Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
Might or Magic? Recent Clash Fuels Debate
EDHREC rank #5895 Uncommon Not on the Reserved List
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The 3 printings

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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ✓ Legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ✓ Legal
Historic ✓ Legal
Timeless ✓ Legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ✓ Legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

2 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

You 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.

2019-01-25 · Wizards of the Coast

A 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.

2019-01-25 · Wizards of the Coast

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