Essence Capture (OTP #10)
Essence Capture is a uncommon printing from Breaking News (OTP #10), a Instant. Illustrated by Adam Volker.
Card text
Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
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Details
| Mana cost | {U}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Breaking News (OTP) |
| Collector number | 10 |
| Artist | Adam Volker |
| Released | 2024-04-19 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.22, foil $0.18 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- January 25, 2019 — 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.
- January 25, 2019 — 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.