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Trap Essence | MTG Deck Rec

Trap Essence

Trap Essence

Instant

Counter target creature spell. Put two +1/+1 counters on up to one target creature.

Legal in Commander
About $0.24

What it does

counterspell with set mechanic
counterspell-creature
gives pp counters

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Art from Trap Essence by Raymond Swanland

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