Trap Essence
~$0.24 low · ~$1.17 high
Multicolor. Instant
Khans of Tarkir #209 · Illustrated by Raymond Swanland
Khans of Tarkir #209 · Illustrated by Raymond SwanlandWhat is Trap Essence worth?
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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 two +1/+1 counters on up to one target creature.
"Meat sustains the body. The spirit requires different sustenance." —Arel the Whisperer
Format legality
All 2 printings of Trap Essence
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Khans of Tarkir ktk #209· 2014rare· Cardmarket €0.14 · €0.49 foil | rare | $0.24 | $0.52 | €0.14€0.49 foil | |
 Khans of Tarkir Promos pktk #209s· 2014Promorare· Cardmarket €0.65 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $1.17 | €0.65 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2014
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #16,127 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Khans of Tarkir card (#209).
209 · KTK · R · EN
- 209Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- KTKSet code for Khans of Tarkir
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (1)
2014-09-20
You don’t have to target a creature to cast Trap Essence, although you must target a creature spell on the stack.
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