Essence Flare
Coldsnap Theme Decks 69 • common
- Set
- Coldsnap Theme Decks
- Collector number
- 69
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Richard Kane Ferguson
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets +2/+0.
At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, put a -0/-1 counter on that creature.
Never underestimate the power of the soul unleashed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Essence Flare on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Essence Flare was released in 2006 as part of the Coldsnap expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was famously designed as a 'lost' third set for the 1988 Ice Age block, utilizing a cold-themed aesthetic and mechanics like cumulative upkeep that had been absent from the game for over a decade. The card was specifically included in the 'Snowscape' theme deck, which focused on the set's unique snow-covered land mechanics.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators from the early years of the game. His design for Essence Flare captures the high-fantasy, elemental style prevalent during that era of Magic, intended to convey the reactive and volatile nature of the card's effect. Upon its release, the card and the broader Coldsnap set were well-received by players who appreciated the historical novelty and the strategic challenge of managing snow-dependent resources.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Essence Flare
Essence Flare is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Coldsnap Theme Decks 69 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Essence Flare on collecto.rs?
Essence Flare doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Essence Flare?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Essence Flare catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Essence Flare is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
