Essence Pulse
~$0.33 low · ~$0.38 high
Black. Sorcery
Commander 2021 #39 · Illustrated by Kieran Yanner
Commander 2021 #39 · Illustrated by Kieran YannerWhat is Essence Pulse worth?
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Oracle text
You gain 2 life. Each creature gets -X/-X until end of turn, where X is the amount of life you gained this turn.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Essence Pulse
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Commander 2021 c21 #39· 2021rare· Cardmarket €0.41 | rare | $0.33 | €0.41 | |
 Commander 2021 c21 #366· 2021Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €0.48 | rare | $0.38 | €0.48 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2021
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #14,173 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
Rulings (1)
2021-04-16
This ability counts the total amount of life gained without considering any life you lost during that turn. For example, if you lost 3 life and gained 3 life earlier in the turn, you will gain 2 more life from Essence Pulse and each creature will get -5/-5.
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