wotc
You can't cast Essence Capture without a target creature spell. If either target is illegal when Essence Capture tries to resolve, the other is still affected as appropriate.
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◇ Catalog #37
Essence Capture
rna·#37·uncommon·nonfoil
Illus. Mathias Kollros
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Jan '19
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Gameplay
Instant
Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.
"It's not enough to defeat our foes. We must learn from them, too."
—Vannifar
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennylegal
PreDH
Rulings · 2
wotc
A creature spell that can't be countered is a legal target for Essence Capture. The spell won't be countered when Essence Capture resolves, but you'll still put a +1/+1 counter on the target creature.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Mathias Kollros
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