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Cauldron of Essence
ARTIFACT Rare
Secrets of Strixhaven EDHREC #2,252
$2.64
-1.1%
7 days
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Cauldron of Essence price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $2.64.
Cauldron of Essence Price Summary
Cauldron of Essence's current headline price is $2.64.
Cauldron of Essence Printings & Prices
3 printings
Cauldron of Essence has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and extended art treatments.
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Sell Cauldron of Essence: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOS #347 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #347 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #347 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #179p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SOS #347 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #179 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #179 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #179p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #179 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #179 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Cauldron of Essence Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
"In the gloomy depths of Widdershins Hall sits an iron belly—always hungry, but generous to those who feed it."
Cauldron of Essence is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Cauldron of Essence Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
4 printings
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 | — | — | — | — |
| SOS #179 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SOS #347 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| SOS #347 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
Cauldron of Essence in Commander
Cauldron of Essence is the #2,252 most-played card on EDHREC, up 793 places over the last 30 days.
Cauldron of Essence FAQ
How much is Cauldron of Essence worth?
Cauldron of Essence is worth about $2.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $2.64 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.