Essence Capture is a blue Uncommon Instant from the 2022 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, identified by card number 52.
Essence Capture
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
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Released in 2022 as part of the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty expansion, Essence Capture serves as a strategic blue Instant in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 52 and the NEO set code, this Uncommon rarity card offers a dual effect for players seeking board control. The card’s text box allows you to counter a target creature spell while simultaneously placing a +1/+1 counter on one of your controlled creatures, effectively turning defense into a subtle advantage. Illustrated by Campbell White, the card captures the futuristic aesthetic of the Kamigawa plane, where tradition meets technology. Collectors often seek this piece for its clean design and its role in the set's narrative regarding the Futurists' rejection of ancient kami-bonding traditions. For those building comprehensive collections of the 2022 release, Essence Capture represents a key component of the set's blue mana identity. Its straightforward mechanics and distinct visual style make it a notable entry for enthusiasts of the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty era.
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Essence Capture
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Campbell White
Card Stock
English
{U}{U}
Instant
U
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Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
The Futurists regard the tradition of kami-bonding as anachronistic and inefficient, striving constantly to surpass spiritual power with technology.