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Essence Vortex — Ice Age Magic: The Gathering card
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Essence Vortex

Declining-5.7%
Ice Age, 1995 · #287
Essence Vortex's Near Mint price is unchanged over the past 30 days.
Fresh· Updated Oct 28, 2026
Card Details
TypeInstant
Mana Cost1UB
ArtistMargaret Organ-Kean
Card TextDestroy target creature unless its controller pays life equal to its toughness. A creature destroyed this way can't be regenerated.
Masters who sacrifice for servants will receive the gift of loyalty.
Format Legality
CommanderLegacyVintage
inkwell Fair Value™?· NM
$0.33
moderate
$0.20
$0.35
Condition?
Confidencehigh
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inkwell Estimate
Fair Value$0.33
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7D Change-5.7% (-$0.02)
30D Change+0.0% (+$0.00)
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Update cadenceDaily
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How much is Essence Vortex worth?
The current Near Mint price for Essence Vortex from Ice Age (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.33. It has decreased 5.7% over the past 7 days.
What set is Essence Vortex from?
Essence Vortex is from the Ice Age set, released June 1995. It is a uncommon in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Essence Vortex?
Essence Vortex is a uncommon card from Ice Age in Magic: The Gathering.