Essence Warden
Essence Warden Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Essence Warden is $6.11 (DDH #3), and the most expensive is $57.45 (PLC #145, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $11.07, up 25.5% over 7 days, up 18.9% over 30 days, up 264.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $11.07 (2026).
Essence Warden Printings & Prices
Essence Warden has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Essence Warden: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $30.00 cash for PLC #145 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLC #145 | Foil | $30.00 | $59.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #145 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDH #3 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $11.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #194 | Nonfoil | $7.50 | $11.99 | 37% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CMA-106 | Nonfoil | $6.40 | $10.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #145 | Nonfoil | $6.40 | $10.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | CMA #106 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #242 | Nonfoil | $4.60 | $10.99 | 58% |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #242 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C14 #194 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
Essence Warden Rules Text & Legality
Whenever another creature enters, you gain 1 life.
Essence Warden is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Essence Warden Rulings
- Jan 24, 2025 If this creature enters at the same time as one or more other creatures, its ability will trigger for each of those other creatures.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Essence Warden has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC #242 | 2023-06-23 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #CMA-106 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| CMA #106 | 2017-06-09 | Common | Standard |
| C14 #194 | 2014-11-07 | Common | Standard |
| DDH #3 | 2011-09-02 | Common | Standard |
| PLC #145 | 2007-02-02 | Common | Standard |
| PLC #145 | 2007-02-02 | Common | Standard |
LTC #242 
PLST #CMA-106 
CMA #106 
C14 #194 
DDH #3 
PLC #145 Essence Warden in Commander
Essence Warden is the #1,198 most-played card on EDHREC, up 18 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Warden FAQ
How much is Essence Warden worth?
Essence Warden is worth about $11.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $6.11 to $57.45 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Essence Warden legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence Warden is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Essence Warden been reprinted?
Yes — Essence Warden has been reprinted 7 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence Warden expensive?
Essence Warden holds a $11.07 price because Commander demand is high (#1,198 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.