Trap Essence (209s)
PKTK · Khans of Tarkir Promos · rare
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | G, R, U |
| EDHREC rank | 15967 |
| Promo | Yes |
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 | — | $1.17 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | — | $1.21 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | — | $0.67 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | — | $1.79 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $0.90 | — | 2026-09-27 |
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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.