Name
Essence Scatter
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Magic 2010
Rarity
Common
Text
Counter target creature spell.
Flavor Text
Some wizards compete not to summon the most interesting creatures, but to create the most interesting aftereffects when a summons goes awry.
Number
#51
Other Prints
Amonkhet
Amonkhet Remastered
Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins
Dominaria United
Duels of the Planeswalkers
Foundations
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths
Magic 2013
Magic 2014
Core Set 2019
Pioneer Masters
The List
Salvat 2011
Secrets of Strixhaven
Legal Formats
Alchemy | Brawl | Commander | Duel | Future | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pauper | Pauper Commander | Penny | Pioneer | Standard | Standard Brawl | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(20/03/2026)
A "creature spell" is any spell with the card type creature, even if it has other types such as artifact or enchantment.
(08/11/2024)
A "creature spell" is any spell with the creature type, even if it has other types such as artifact or enchantment.
Artist
Jon Foster
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