Essence Scatter
Magic 2013 50 • common
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jon Foster
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Counter target creature spell.
"What you attempt to pull from the Æther, I can spread onto the wind."— Jace Beleren
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 first printed in the Magic 2013 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in July 2012. As a staple 'cancel' variant that specifically targets creature spells, it serves as a fundamental interactive tool for blue decks. The card was designed to provide a low-cost, efficient response to creatures, fitting into the core set philosophy of providing evergreen mechanics and classic control effects that are accessible to both new and experienced players.
The artwork for this version was commissioned from illustrator Kev Walker. Known for his dynamic and occasionally visceral style within the Magic: The Gathering universe, Walker was tasked with visually representing the act of breaking down a creature's essence as it enters the battlefield. The design reinforces the card's function as a defensive countermeasure, capturing a moment of magical dissolution that has become iconic among players who favor control-oriented playstyles.
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