Essence Capture
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty · #52

Essence Capture

Essence Capture is a Uncommon Instant from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (52) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.28
Cardmarket trend €0.13
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Essence Capture suits collectors and players working on Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Essence Capture from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty?

Essence Capture is a Instant in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty numbered 52. Mana cost {U}{U}. Color identity: U. Essence Capture (52) from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.

What is Essence Capture worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.28 for Essence Capture. Low and high spread runs $0.28 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Collector number 52 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetKamigawa: Neon Dynasty
Number52
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.28
Cardmarket EUR€0.13
cardmarket $0.13
foil $0.28
Normal $0.21

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Essence Capture?

Essence Capture is a Uncommon printing in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Collector number 52 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Essence Capture?

Essence Capture lists as Instant. Artist: Campbell White. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Collector number 52 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Essence Capture (52) from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Essence Capture is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.28 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; foil: $0.28; Normal: $0.21).
  • Mana cost {U}{U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Essence Capture from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty?

Essence Capture is a Uncommon Instant from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty numbered 52 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Essence Capture worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.28 for ungraded Essence Capture. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Essence Capture?

Essence Capture is catalogued as Uncommon in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Essence Capture legal in Commander or Standard?

Essence Capture shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Essence Capture near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.28. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.