Quick Answer

Essence Flux is a common Instant from INR (INR) costing {U}. Current price: $0.72 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Essence Flux MTG card

Essence Flux

Instant

Card Text

Exile target creature you control, then return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control. If it's a Spirit, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

A spirit is both fettered and free—bound in some ways to its previous existence, yet able to transcend much of the corporeal.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 INR INR 🎨 Seb McKinnon

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.72
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.67
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.47
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.71
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Essence Flux? Basics

Essence Flux is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Exile target creature you control, then return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control. If it's a Spirit, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

How much mana does Essence Flux cost to cast? Basics

Essence Flux has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Essence Flux's mana cost of {U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Essence Flux has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Essence Flux's current oracle text is: "Exile target creature you control, then return that card to the battlefield under its owner's control. If it's a Spirit, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Essence Flux? Pricing

The current market price for Essence Flux is approximately $0.72 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.67 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.47 EUR.

Where can I buy Essence Flux? Pricing

You can purchase Essence Flux from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Essence Flux normal: $0.72 | foil: $0.67

Is Essence Flux legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Essence Flux in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Essence Flux legal in Modern? Legality

Essence Flux is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Essence Flux legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Essence Flux is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Essence Flux legal in Pioneer? Legality

Essence Flux is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Essence Flux legal in Legacy? Legality

Essence Flux is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Essence Flux legal in Vintage? Legality

Essence Flux is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Essence Flux legal in Pauper? Legality

Essence Flux is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Essence Flux from? Details

This printing of Essence Flux is from INR (INR), with collector number 64.

Essence Flux may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Essence Flux's rarity? Details

Essence Flux is a common card in INR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Essence Flux? Details

Essence Flux was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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