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Essence Warden
CREATURE — ELF SHAMAN Common
Planar Chaos EDHREC #1,165
$7.58
+0.9%
7 days
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Essence Warden price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $7.58.
Essence Warden Price Summary
Essence Warden's current headline price is $7.58.
Essence Warden Printings & Prices
6 printings
Essence Warden has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Essence Warden: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | PLC #145 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #145 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMA #106 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #194 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDH #3 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLC #145 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #CMA-106 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | LTC #242 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMA #106 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | LTC #242 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Essence Warden Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Essence Warden Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
7 printings
Essence Warden has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTC #242 | 2023-06-23 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #CMA-106 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| CMA #106 | 2017-06-09 | Common | Standard |
| C14 #194 | 2014-11-07 | Common | Standard |
| DDH #3 | 2011-09-02 | Common | Standard |
| PLC #145 | 2007-02-02 | Common | Standard |
| PLC #145 | 2007-02-02 | Common | Standard |
LTC #242 
PLST #CMA-106 
CMA #106 
C14 #194 
DDH #3 Essence Warden in Commander
Essence Warden is the #1,165 most-played card on EDHREC, up 33 places over the last 30 days.
Essence Warden FAQ
How much is Essence Warden worth?
Essence Warden is worth about $7.58 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $7.58 price because Commander demand is high (#1,165 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.