Trap Essence

Card Name

Trap Essence

Mana Cost

Type

Instant

Rarity

Rare

rules Text

Counter target creature spell. Put two +1/+1 counters on up to one target creature.

Flavor Text

"Meat sustains the body. The spirit requires different sustenance." —Arel the Whisperer

Legal Formats

Commander, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, Vintage

Not Legal Formats

Alchemy, Brawl, Explorer, Historic, Pauper, Standard

Rulings

(9/20/2014)
You don't have to target a creature to cast Trap Essence, although you must target a creature spell on the stack.