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 part of the 2020 Magic: The Gathering set Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, a expansion centered on the theme of giant monsters and mutation. The card functions as a reprint of a classic blue instant spell that allows a player to counter a creature spell, a staple mechanic intended to provide interaction and tactical depth in a format dominated by larger-than-life threats.
The artwork for this specific iteration was provided by illustrator Jason Felix. His design emphasizes the chaotic, transformative nature of the Ikoria plane, depicting a spell mid-manifestation that captures the essence of a creature before it fully materializes. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional and reliable utility piece, widely valued by players for its efficiency in navigating the creature-heavy environment of the set.
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