Essence Capture
Instant
Oracle Text
Counter target creature spell. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.Rulings (2)
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Wizards of the CoastYou 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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Wizards of the CoastA 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.