Essence Scatter
IKOIkoria: Lair of Behemoths/#49/2020CommonReprint
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.15
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.20
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.20TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 9.1%30d▼ 4.8%90d▼ 9.1%
90d high
$0.23
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
12
Currently 5th
Cheapest paper printing
$0.06
Magic 2014
- Down 4.8% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 13% below its 90 day high of $0.23.
- This printing is the 5th cheapest paper printing currently priced (12 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 65% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target creature spell.
Card capabilities
Instant
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Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Mar 2026
A "creature spell" is any spell with the card type creature, even if it has other types such as artifact or enchantment.
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About this card
Essence Scatter
Essence Scatter is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2). Printed 12 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.20 (down 4.8% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Essence Scatter FAQ
How much is Essence Scatter worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Essence Scatter is $0.20. It is down 4.8% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.23.
What is the cheapest printing of Essence Scatter?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2014 at $0.06 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Essence Scatter?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from The List at $0.34 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Essence Scatter are there?
Essence Scatter has been printed 12 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Essence Scatter first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M10 #51, released 2009-07-17.
What is the newest printing of Essence Scatter?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #47, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Essence Scatter?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.33 versus $0.20 for nonfoil, which is 65% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Essence Scatter legal in Commander?
Yes, Essence Scatter is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.