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Essence of Orthodoxy
CREATURE — PHYREXIAN Rare
March of the Machine EDHREC #8,402
$0.40
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7 days
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Essence of Orthodoxy price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.40.
Essence of Orthodoxy Price Summary
Essence of Orthodoxy's current headline price is $0.40.
Essence of Orthodoxy Printings & Prices
2 printings
Essence of Orthodoxy has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
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Sell Essence of Orthodoxy: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MOM #323 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOM #376 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOM #323 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Essence of Orthodoxy Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Flying
Whenever this creature or another Phyrexian you control enters, incubate 2. (Create an Incubator token with two +1/+1 counters on it and "{2}: Transform this token." It transforms into a 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.)
Essence of Orthodoxy is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Essence of Orthodoxy has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOM #323 | 2023-04-21 | Rare | Standard |
| MOM #323 | 2023-04-21 | Rare | Standard |
| MOM #376 | 2023-04-21 | Rare | Extended Art |
Essence of Orthodoxy in Commander
Essence of Orthodoxy is the #8,402 most-played card on EDHREC, up 38 places over the last 30 days.
Essence of Orthodoxy FAQ
How much is Essence of Orthodoxy worth?
Essence of Orthodoxy is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Essence of Orthodoxy legal in Commander?
Yes — Essence of Orthodoxy is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Essence of Orthodoxy been reprinted?
Yes — Essence of Orthodoxy has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Essence of Orthodoxy cheap?
Essence of Orthodoxy trades at about $0.40 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,402 on EDHREC).