Essence Scatter
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 49 • common
- Set
- Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
- Collector number
- 49
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Counter target creature spell.
"I know the nightmares of Indatha seem scary, but when you break them down into their component parts, they're quite beautiful."— Naireh, Ketria elementalist
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Essence Scatter was printed as a common instant in the 2020 Magic: The Gathering set Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths. As a reprint of a long-standing blue spell, its inclusion in this set was intended to provide functional interaction within the limited environment, helping players manage the powerful, creature-heavy themes central to the plane of Ikoria.
The card features artwork by Seb McKinnon, an artist renowned for his surreal and atmospheric contributions to the game. McKinnon utilized his signature painterly style to interpret the spell’s effect, emphasizing a sense of otherworldly disruption that fits the chaotic and primal nature of the Ikoria setting. The piece is frequently cited by collectors for its moody, ethereal aesthetic which distinguishes it from other iterations of the card.
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