Essence Vortex
Illustrated by Margaret Organ-Kean
Card details
- Mana cost
- 3
- Type
- Instant
- Rarity
- Instant
Oracle text
Bury target creature. That creature’s controller may counter this spell by paying the creature’s toughness in life. Effects that prevent or redirect damage cannot be used to counter this loss of life.
Essence Vortex price & value
| Condition | Market | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $0.34 | $1.73 |
| Lightly Played | $0.27 | $1.73 |
| Moderately Played | $0.22 | $1.70 |
| Heavily Played | $0.24 | $1.64 |
| Damaged | $0.25 | $1.71 |
Snapshot as of 2026-09-11. Live prices & recent sales load below.