Essence Flare is a blue Enchantment — Aura from the 2008 Masters Edition II set. This catalog page details card number 48 for collectors building their Magic: The Gathering library.
Essence Flare
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition II
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Essence Flare, designated as card number 48 in the 2008 Masters Edition II set, offers a unique strategic layer for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. As a blue Enchantment — Aura, this card allows players to enhance a creature with a temporary power boost, making it a memorable piece of the game's history. Collectors often seek this release to complete their Masters Edition II collections or to appreciate the classic design language of the era. The card's mechanics involve enchanting a creature to gain +2/+0 power, balanced by a -0/-1 counter applied during each upkeep. This risk-reward dynamic has made Essence Flare a notable entry for players who value tactical depth. Artists like Richard Kane Ferguson contributed to the visual identity of the set, creating a cohesive aesthetic that defines this period of Magic: The Gathering. Whether you are a long-time veteran or new to the hobby, adding this Aura to your collection provides a tangible connection to the game's evolving strategies.
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Card Details
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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
Card Text
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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.