Essence Capture
~$0.19 low · ~$0.32 high
Blue. Instant
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty #52 · Illustrated by Campbell White
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty #52 · Illustrated by Campbell WhiteWhat is Essence Capture worth?
TCGplayer, eBay and Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy.
TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
"It's not enough to defeat our foes. We must learn from them, too." —Vannifar
Format legality
All 3 printings of Essence Capture
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Breaking News otp #10· 2024BorderlessShowcaseuncommon· Cardmarket €0.08 · €0.21 foil | uncommon | $0.20 | $0.19 | €0.08€0.21 foil | |
 Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty neo #52· 2022uncommon· Cardmarket €0.10 · €0.23 foil | uncommon | $0.25 | $0.32 | €0.10€0.23 foil | |
 Ravnica Allegiance rna #37· 2019uncommon· Cardmarket €0.09 · €0.55 foil | uncommon | $0.27 | $0.28 | €0.09€0.55 foil |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
Where to buy Essence Capture
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We also take part in the TCGplayer (via Impact) and eBay Partner Network affiliate programs. Links to TCGplayer, eBay and Amazon are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Cardmarket links are not affiliate links.
Card details
- First printed
- 2019
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #5,863 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Adam Volker, Campbell White, Mathias Kollros
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty card (#52).
052 · NEO · U · EN
- 052Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- NEOSet code for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Card breakdown
The parts of Essence Capture, read from the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty printing. Tap a label to highlight its line. How to read any Magic card.
The info line, magnified
Swipe to see the whole line.
Also on this card
- Flavor text
- Italic story text below the rules. It has no effect on the game, and it can differ between printings.
Rulings (2)
2019-01-25
You can't cast Essence Capture without a target creature spell. If either target is illegal when Essence Capture tries to resolve, the other is still affected as appropriate.
2019-01-25
A creature spell that can't be countered is a legal target for Essence Capture. The spell won't be countered when Essence Capture resolves, but you'll still put a +1/+1 counter on the target creature.
Browse more: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty · all sets · search cards