Name: Essence Vortex
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Margaret Organ-Kean

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                  Mana3
                  TypeInstant
                  
Essence VortexIce Age

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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.34$1.76
Lightly Played$0.35$1.73
Moderately Played$0.21$1.70
Heavily Played$0.21$1.68
Damaged$0.24$1.74
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          Mana cost3
          TypeInstant
          
          SetIce Age
          
          RarityInstant
          Released1995-06-12
        Oracle textBury target creature. That creature’s controller may counter this spell by paying the creature’s toughness in life. Effects that prevent or redirect damage cannot be used to counter this loss of life.
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.34	$1.76
Lightly Played	$0.35	$1.73
Moderately Played	$0.21	$1.70
Heavily Played	$0.21	$1.68
Damaged	$0.24	$1.74