“The Futurists regard the tradition of kami-bonding as anachronistic and inefficient, striving constantly to surpass spiritual power with technology.”
Essence Capture
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Instant
Mana Cost: {U}{U}
Oracle Rules Text: Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
Flavor Text: The Futurists regard the tradition of kami-bonding as anachronistic and inefficient, striving constantly to surpass spiritual power with technology.
Set: Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (#52), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Campbell White
Instant
Blue
Uncommon
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✨ Foil
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (2)
2019-01-25
You can't cast Essence Capture without a target creature spell. If either target is illegal when Essence Capture tries to resolve, the other is still affected as appropriate.
2019-01-25
A creature spell that can't be countered is a legal target for Essence Capture. The spell won't be countered when Essence Capture resolves, but you'll still put a +1/+1 counter on the target creature.
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