Cauldron of Essence
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#179/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$4.49
Cardmarket€3.15
ManaPool$1.80
TCGplayer$2.58
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.80
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $4.49High $4.49Low $3.49▲ 28.7%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.58TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 17.3%30d▲ 8.0%90d▲ 17.3%
90d high
$3.73
90d low
$2.20
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.48
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Up 8.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 31% below its 90 day high of $3.73.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (3 priced in total).
Find this printing on eBayView on TCGplayerAffiliate. MTGPrices may earn from qualifying eBay and TCGplayer purchases.
Collect
Play
Compare printings (3 priced)
Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
, , Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc20 Mar 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.
wotc20 Mar 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.
Similar cardsOpen Card Finder →
Ranked by shared capabilities, colour identity, mana value and type. Never by strategic judgement.
Shares Artifact, Life gain, Life lossMV 3 vs 3
Shares Artifact, Graveyard interaction, Sacrifice outletMV 3 vs 3
Shares Artifact, Life gain, Sacrifice outletMV 3 vs 3
Shares Artifact, Life gain, Sacrifice outletMV 4 vs 3
Shares Artifact, Graveyard interaction, Sacrifice outletMV 2 vs 3
Shares Artifact, Life gain, Sacrifice outletMV 3 vs 3
Shares Artifact, Life gain, Sacrifice outletOverlapping colour identity
Shares Life gain, Life loss, Sacrifice outletOverlapping colour identity
About this card
Cauldron of Essence
Cauldron of Essence is an Artifact, with mana cost {1}{B}{G} (mana value 3). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.58 (up 8.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Cauldron of Essence FAQ
How much is Cauldron of Essence worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Cauldron of Essence is $2.58. It is up 8.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.20 to $3.73.
What is the cheapest printing of Cauldron of Essence?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $2.48 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Cauldron of Essence?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $3.40 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Cauldron of Essence are there?
Cauldron of Essence has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Cauldron of Essence first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #179, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Cauldron of Essence?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.48 versus $2.58 for nonfoil, which is 4% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Cauldron of Essence legal in Commander?
Yes, Cauldron of Essence is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Cauldron of Essence legal in Modern?
Yes, Cauldron of Essence is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.