Wall of Essence
Wall of Essence Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Wall of Essence is $0.26 (M15 #41), and the most expensive is $0.91 (M15 #41, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.35, up 2.9% over 7 days, up 29.6% over 30 days, up 29.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.35 (2026).
Wall of Essence Printings & Prices
Wall of Essence has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Wall of Essence: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.38 cash for M15 #41 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 74% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M15 #41 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| CoolStuffInc | M15 #41 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #41 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | STH #22 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Wall of Essence Rules Text & Legality
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
Whenever this creature is dealt combat damage, you gain that much life.
Wall of Essence is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Wall of Essence Rulings
- Jul 18, 2014 Wall of Essence’s triggered ability will trigger even if it’s dealt lethal damage. For example, if it’s dealt 7 combat damage, its ability will trigger and you’ll gain 7 life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Wall of Essence has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M15 #41 | 2014-07-18 | Uncommon | Standard |
| M15 #41 | 2014-07-18 | Uncommon | Standard |
| STH #22 | 1998-03-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
M15 #41 
STH #22 Wall of Essence in Commander
Wall of Essence is the #12,237 most-played card on EDHREC, down 112 places over the last 30 days.
Wall of Essence FAQ
How much is Wall of Essence worth?
Wall of Essence is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $0.26 to $0.91 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Wall of Essence legal in Commander?
Yes — Wall of Essence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Wall of Essence been reprinted?
Yes — Wall of Essence has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Wall of Essence cheap?
Wall of Essence trades at about $0.35 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,237 on EDHREC).