
Essence Warden
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +8.0%
- EDHREC rank
- #1,132 Up 14 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy CMA #106 nonfoil
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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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Essence Warden price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $8.52.
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.
Sell Essence Warden: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLC #145 | Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #145 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | DDH #3 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | C14 #194 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | CMA #106 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | CMA #106 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | C14 #194 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CMA-106 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PLC #145 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | LTC #242 | Nonfoil |
Essence Warden Rules Text & Legality
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.
- CommanderLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PauperLegal
- Pauper CommanderLegal
- PreDHLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- Competitive BrawlNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- GladiatorNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
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, 2007Planar ChaosPLC #145
- Feb 2, 2007Planar Chaos · foilPLC #145
- Sep 2, 2011Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol BolasDDH #3
- Nov 7, 2014Commander 2014C14 #194
- Jun 9, 2017Commander AnthologyCMA #106
- Apr 29, 2022The ListPLST #CMA-106
- Jun 23, 2023Tales 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.
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.





