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Essence ScatterHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Secrets of Strixhaven· April 24, 2026
Carte Magic Essence Scatter

Essence Scatter is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Counter target creature spell.

How it works : Essence Scatter

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    A "creature spell" is any spell with the card type creature, even if it has other types such as artifact or enchantment.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Legal formats

standardfuturehistorictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacypaupervintagepennycommanderoathbreakerstandardbrawlbrawlcompetitivebrawlalchemypaupercommanderduelpredhtlr
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