Cauldron of Essence
Cauldron of Essence Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cauldron of Essence is $2.65 (SOS #179), and the most expensive is $4.67 (PSOS #179p, Promo Pack, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.65, up 2.3% over 7 days, down 14.0% over 30 days, down 24.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $19.72 (2026).
Cauldron of Essence Printings & Prices
Cauldron of Essence has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and extended art treatments.
Sell Cauldron of Essence: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for SOS #347 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #347 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #347 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SOS #347 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #179 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | SOS #347 | Nonfoil | $2.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #347 | Foil | $2.00 | $4.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #179p | Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #179p | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $3.99 | 55% |
| starcitygames | SOS #179 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #347 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $4.49 | 70% |
Cauldron of Essence Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
{1}{B}{G}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.
Cauldron of Essence is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Cauldron of Essence Rulings
- Mar 20, 2026 Because targets are chosen before costs are paid, the target of Cauldron of Essence's last ability can't be the creature sacrificed to pay its cost.
- Mar 20, 2026 If one or more creatures you control die at the same time that Cauldron of Essence leaves the battlefield, its first ability triggers once for each of those creatures.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cauldron of Essence has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS #179 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $2.07 | $2.75 | $3.59 | $3.65 |
| SOS #179 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $3.46 | $2.75 | $4.55 | $3.71 |
| SOS #347 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | $3.84 | $4.96 | $4.86 | $4.17 |
| SOS #347 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | $4.62 | $7.76 | $7.73 | $4.77 |
SOS #179 Cauldron of Essence in Commander
Cauldron of Essence is the #3,045 most-played card on EDHREC, up 666 places over the last 30 days.
Cauldron of Essence FAQ
How much is Cauldron of Essence worth?
Cauldron of Essence is worth about $2.65 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $2.65 to $4.67 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Cauldron of Essence legal in Commander?
Yes — Cauldron of Essence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Cauldron of Essence been reprinted?
Yes — Cauldron of Essence has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cauldron of Essence cheap?
Cauldron of Essence trades at about $2.65 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.