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Essence Scatter | MTG Deck Rec

Essence Scatter

Essence Scatter

Instant

Counter target creature spell.

Legal in Commander
About $0.07

What it does

counterspell-creature

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Art from Essence Scatter by Elliot Lang

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Prices are Scryfall estimates from Oct 19, 2026.

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