Essence Flux
Shadows over Innistrad 61 • uncommon
- Set
- Shadows over Innistrad
- Collector number
- 61
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
- Market price
- $1.55
What it does
Exile target creature you control, then return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control. If it's a Spirit, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
A spirit is both fettered and free—bound in some ways to its previous existence, yet able to transcend much of the corporeal.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- 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 Flux on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Essence Flux was released in 2016 as part of the Shadows over Innistrad expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set returned players to the gothic horror-themed plane of Innistrad, focusing on themes of transformation, madness, and eldritch influence. This card was designed as a blue instant that represents the flickering, unstable nature of magical entities under the corrupting pressure of the set's central antagonist, Emrakul.
The artwork was created by illustrator Clint Cearley, who utilized a ethereal, desaturated color palette to capture the feeling of a creature being momentarily phased out of reality. The design was intended to serve as a versatile utility spell for blue decks, offering protection or the ability to re-trigger beneficial 'enter the battlefield' effects. It has since become a staple card in Pauper and Commander formats for its efficiency and unique interaction with legendary creatures.
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 Flux
Essence Flux is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Shadows over Innistrad 61 • uncommon. 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 Flux on collecto.rs?
Essence Flux 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 Flux?
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 Flux catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Essence Flux 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
