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Essence Warden Commander Anthology MTG card
CMA #106 · Art by Terese Nielsen
CMA set symbol, CommonCommander Anthology#106Common

Essence Warden

Creature · Elf Shaman
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · CMA #106 nonfoil
$8.52 +3.4% +$0.28, 7 days
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EDHREC rank
#1,132 Up 14 in 30 days
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Essence Warden Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $8.52, up 3.4% over 7 days, up 8.0% over 30 days, down 23.0% over 90 days.

Essence Warden Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Essence Warden

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Essence Warden in Sealed Products

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Essence Warden Printings & Prices

Essence Warden has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

CMA set symbol, CommonCMA #106
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DDH set symbol, CommonDDH #3
PLC set symbol, CommonPLC #145
C14 set symbol, CommonC14 #194
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #CMA-106
LTC set symbol, CommonLTC #242

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Card KingdomDDH #3Nonfoil
Card KingdomC14 #194Nonfoil
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Essence Warden Rules Text & Legality

Essence Warden

Whenever another creature enters, you gain 1 life.

"Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise." —Gildor

Essence Warden is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.

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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.

  • Feb 2, 2007PLC set symbol, CommonPlanar ChaosPLC #145
  • Feb 2, 2007PLC set symbol, CommonPlanar Chaos · foilPLC #145
  • Sep 2, 2011DDH set symbol, CommonDuel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol BolasDDH #3
  • Nov 7, 2014C14 set symbol, CommonCommander 2014C14 #194
  • Jun 9, 2017CMA set symbol, CommonCommander AnthologyCMA #106
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #CMA-106
  • Jun 23, 2023LTC set symbol, CommonTales of Middle-earth CommanderLTC #242

Essence Warden in Commander

Essence Warden is the #1,132 most-played card on EDHREC, up 14 places over the last 30 days.

#1,132 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 14 in 30 days

Essence Warden FAQ

How much is Essence Warden worth?

Essence Warden is worth about $8.52 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $8.52 price because Commander demand is high (#1,132 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Essence Warden?

Cards that fill a similar role include Soul Warden, Soul's Attendant, Prosperous Innkeeper.