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Trap Essence

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

Trap Essence, Khans of Tarkir printing
Khans of Tarkir KTK · No. 209 2014-09-26

Card text

{G}{U}{R}
Instant
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
EDHREC rank #16214 Rare Not on the Reserved List
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The 2 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 ✓ Legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

1 ruling · in English, source Scryfall

You don’t have to target a creature to cast Trap Essence, although you must target a creature spell on the stack.

2014-09-20 · Wizards of the Coast

All printings

Trap Essence, Khans of Tarkir Promos printing
Khans of Tarkir Promos
PKTK · #209s
Rare
Tapt's Canadian calculation. How to read these prices
GameKnight · Condition MP · Foil