Essence Capture
Magic: The Gathering | Ravnica Allegiance - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 37 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Ravnica Allegiance |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 33 items |
| From | $0.31 |
| Type | Instant |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.32 | 6 | ||
NM | $0.35 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 10 | ||
LP | $0.50 | 1 | ||
NMFoil | $0.99 | 2 | ||
LPFoil | $0.99 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.31 | 10 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.41 | 1 | Unavailable |
About Essence Capture
Essence Capture from Ravnica Allegiance is currently available from around $0.24. 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 spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
Flavor Text
"It's not enough to defeat our foes. We must learn from them, too." —Vannifar
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Essence Capture worth?
Essence Capture is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.24 for Ravnica Allegiance. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Essence Capture has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Essence Capture legal in Commander?
Essence Capture is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Essence Capture 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 Essence Capture on the Reserved List?
No. Essence Capture is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Essence Capture in-game text?
In game, Essence Capture is a Instant with text that starts: "Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.".
How popular is Essence Capture in Commander decks?
Essence Capture ranks #5,722 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Essence Capture
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Essence Capture legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.