Essence Pulse
Commander 2021 39 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2021
- Collector number
- 39
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $0.32
What it does
You gain 2 life. Each creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the amount of life you gained this turn.
"There is nothing so invigorating and stubbornly belligerent as the pure energy of life."— Valentin, Witherbloom dean
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Essence Pulse was released in 2021 as part of the Commander 2021 set, specifically featured in the Prismari Performance preconstructed deck. This card was designed to support the set's focus on the Prismari College of Strixhaven, which emphasizes spell-slinging and the blending of art and elemental magic. Mechanically, the card serves as a versatile removal tool that scales based on the number of nonland permanents its controller owns, reflecting the chaotic yet creative nature of the mages at the university.
The illustration for Essence Pulse was created by artist Mathias Kollros, who has contributed extensively to the visual language of Magic: The Gathering. His design captures the core identity of the Prismari color pair, using swirling energy patterns and vivid hues to depict the transmutation of magical essence. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its utility in spell-heavy decks, offering a balance between interactive removal and flavor-rich aesthetic.
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