Assimilate Essence
Magic: The Gathering | March of the Machine - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 47 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | March of the Machine |
| Available | 74 items |
| From | $0.10 |
| Type | Instant |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LPFoil | $0.10 | 1 | ||
NMFoil | $0.29 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.32 | 19 | ||
NMFoil | $0.50 | 8 | ||
MPFoil | $0.50 | 1 | ||
NM | $1.50 | 8 | ||
NM | $0.24 | 16 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.27 | 17 | Unavailable | |
NMFoil | $0.41 | 3 | Unavailable |
About Assimilate Essence
Assimilate Essence from March of the Machine is currently available from around $0.08. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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BlueCard Text
Counter target creature or battle spell unless its controller pays 
. If they do, you incubate 2. (Create an Incubator token with two +1/+1 counters on it and "
: Transform this token." It transforms into a 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.)
Flavor Text
"You have no viable escape vector. Cease your resistance and accept perfection."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Assimilate Essence worth?
Assimilate Essence is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.08 for March of the Machine. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Assimilate Essence currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Assimilate Essence legal in Commander?
Assimilate Essence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Assimilate Essence legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Assimilate Essence on the Reserved List?
No. Assimilate Essence is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Assimilate Essence in-game text?
In game, Assimilate Essence is a Instant with text that starts: "Counter target creature or battle spell unless its controller pays {4}. If they do, you incubate 2. (Create an Incubator token with two +1/+1 counters on it and "{2}: Transform this token." It transforms into a 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.)".
How popular is Assimilate Essence in Commander decks?
Assimilate Essence ranks #15,912 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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