Trap Essence

Khans of Tarkir (KTK) #209 · Rare · Instant

Mana cost: {G}{U}{R}

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

Illustrated by Raymond Swanland · Released September 26, 2014

Prices

• Nonfoil: $0.24 USD · €0.14 EUR
• Foil: $0.52 USD · €0.49 EUR

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: up $0.01 USD (4.3%) to $0.24 USD; low $0.20 USD, high $0.26 USD.

Printings

1. Khans of Tarkir #209 (this printing) · Rare · 2014 · $0.24 USD
2. Khans of Tarkir Promos #209s (PKTK) · Rare · 2014 · $1.17 USD foil

Legality

• Standard: Not legal
• Alchemy: Not legal
• Pioneer: Legal
• Historic: Legal
• Modern: Legal
• Brawl: Legal
• Legacy: Legal
• Timeless: Legal
• Vintage: Legal
• Pauper: Not legal
• Commander: Legal
• Penny: Legal
• Oathbreaker: Legal
• Duel: Legal

Rulings

1. 2014-09-20 · wotc — You don’t have to target a creature to cast Trap Essence, although you must target a creature spell on the stack.

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