Essence Scatter
Dominaria United 49 • common
- Set
- Dominaria United
- Collector number
- 49
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Anastasia Ovchinnikova
- Market price
- $0.24
What it does
Counter target creature spell.
"Phyrexians pollute everything they touch, so the solution is simple: don't let them touch anything."— Teferi
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-rarity instant for the Dominaria United expansion set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2022. The set was designed to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Magic: The Gathering, specifically drawing upon the nostalgia and legacy of the game's original plane. Mechanically, the card serves as a staple 'creature counterspell,' a functional reprint that provides players with a consistent, low-cost way to interact with creature-heavy strategies during limited play or constructed formats.
The artwork was commissioned from digital artist Anastasia Ovchinnikova, who captured the fluid, magical essence of the spell through a vibrant, ethereal aesthetic. Her design focuses on the visual manifestation of dispelling a summoned entity, emphasizing the reactive nature of blue mana. Within the community, the card is recognized for its utility and clean design, often praised for its ability to maintain game balance by keeping creature-based decks in check while remaining accessible to newer players through its common status.
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