Essence Scatter
Amonkhet 52 • common
- Set
- Amonkhet
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Josh Hass
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Counter target creature spell.
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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 Amonkhet set, released by Wizards of the Coast in April 2017. The set is themed around a desert plane inspired by Ancient Egyptian mythology, where the cycle of life and death is strictly governed by the god-pharaoh Nicol Bolas. This specific card represents a functional reprint of a classic counterspell effect, serving as a tactical tool to manage creature-heavy strategies within the Amonkhet limited environment.
The artwork for this iteration was illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, a prominent artist in the Magic: The Gathering community known for her elegant and high-fantasy aesthetic. Villeneuve’s design captures the essence of the spell by visualizing a creature being disrupted by magical energies, perfectly aligning with the flavor of the set where physical manifestation is often tied to the whims of the gods. The card was well-received for its clean, efficient utility and consistent place within blue control archetypes.
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