Essence Scatter

Amonkhet (AKH) #52 · Common · Instant

Mana cost: {1}{U}

Counter target creature spell.

Dependence on luck is anathema to Kefnet's rigorous studies. Those who hope to escape his maze by chance never succeed.

Illustrated by Josh Hass · Released April 28, 2017

Prices

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: up $0.04 USD (23.5%) to $0.21 USD; low $0.17 USD, high $0.22 USD.

Printings

  1. Secrets of Strixhaven #47 (SOS) · Common · 2026 · $1.04 USD
  2. Pioneer Masters #54 (PIO) · Common · 2024
  3. Foundations #153 (FDN) · Uncommon · 2024 · $0.16 USD
  4. Dominaria United #49 (DMU) · Common · 2022 · $0.22 USD
  5. Amonkhet Remastered #60 (AKR) · Common · 2020
  6. Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths #49 (IKO) · Common · 2020 · $0.21 USD
  7. The List #M19-54 (PLST) · Common · 2019 · $0.31 USD
  8. Core Set 2019 #54 (M19) · Common · 2018 · $0.24 USD
  9. Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins #6 (DDT) · Common · 2017 · $0.21 USD
  10. Amonkhet #52 (this printing) · Common · 2017 · $0.21 USD
  11. Magic 2014 #55 (M14) · Common · 2013 · $0.07 USD
  12. Magic 2013 #50 (M13) · Common · 2012 · $0.15 USD
  13. Duels of the Planeswalkers #8 (DPA) · Common · 2010 · $0.32 USD
  14. Magic 2010 #51 (M10) · Common · 2009 · $0.11 USD

Legality

Rulings

  1. 2026-03-20 · wotc — A "creature spell" is any spell with the card type creature, even if it has other types such as artifact or enchantment.

Played in these commander decks

  1. Nicol Bolas, the Ravager // Nicol Bolas, the Arisen · in 6% of 49 decks

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