Trap Essence (209)
KTK · Khans of Tarkir · rare
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | G, R, U |
| EDHREC rank | 15967 |
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
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.23 | $0.55 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.20 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.12 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.49 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.02 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-11 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 诱捕菁华 |
| Chinese Traditional | 誘捕菁華 |
| French | Figer l'essence |
| German | Essenz einfangen |
| Italian | Intrappolare l'Essenza |
| Japanese | 本質捕らえ |
| Korean | 정수 가두기 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Prender Essência |
| Russian | Поймать Сущность |
| Spanish | Atrapar la esencia |