Essence Flare is card #69 from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Ice Age expansion, featuring a unique enchantment mechanic.
Essence Flare
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Ice Age
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Essence Flare, designated as card number 69 in the Ice Age set, represents a foundational moment in Magic: The Gathering history. Released in 1995 under the brand Magic: The Gathering, this card was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson and carries the set code ICE. As a Common rarity, it serves as a staple for players and collectors interested in the early design philosophy of the game. The card functions as an Enchantment — Aura with a mana cost of {U}. Its gameplay effect allows the owner to enchant a creature, granting it a +2/+0 power boost. However, this enhancement comes with a strategic cost: at the beginning of the enchanted creature's controller upkeep, a -0/-1 counter is placed on it. This mechanic encourages careful resource management, balancing immediate strength against long-term durability. For collectors, Essence Flare offers a tangible connection to the Ice Age era, a period known for its ice-themed mechanics and powerful artifacts. The card's straightforward design and iconic flavor text make it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the format. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of card design, this product provides essential context.
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Essence Flare
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Richard Kane Ferguson
Card Stock
English
{U}
Enchantment — Aura
U
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Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+0. At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, put a -0/-1 counter on that creature.
Never underestimate the power of the soul unleashed.