Art by Seb McKinnon · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · image via Scryfall
Selected printing · USD
$1.26
checked Jun 14, 2026 · Scryfall
Essence Flux
{U} · Instant
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.
Rulings (4)
Apr 8, 2016 · Essence Flux checks whether the creature is a Spirit after it has returned from exile.
Apr 8, 2016 · If a double-faced card is exiled, it will return with its front face up.
Apr 8, 2016 · If a creature token is exiled, it ceases to exist. It won’t be returned to the battlefield.
Apr 8, 2016 · Auras attached to the exiled creature will be put into their owners’ graveyards. Equipment attached to the exiled creature will become unattached and remain on the battlefield. Any counters on the exiled creature will cease to exist.
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
ModernLegal
PioneerLegal
StandardNot legal
PauperLegal
PremodernNot legal
cEDHLegal
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype
% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=54 decks
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krark, the Thumbless / Thrasios, Triton Hero | cEDH | 33.3% | 1× | 3 |
| Simic Ritual | Modern | 2% | 3× | 51 |
Price
Essence Flux — price trend
Daily cheapest printing · USD · last 90 days · n=2 snapshots
$1.26
Jun 13, 2026 · $1.26Jun 14, 2026 · $1.26