Essenceknit Scholar
SOSSecrets of Strixhaven/#187/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.17
TCGplayer$0.21
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.21TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 27.6%30d▼ 8.7%90d▼ 12.5%
90d high
$0.34
90d low
$0.19
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.21
Secrets of Strixhaven
- Down 8.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 38% below its 90 day high of $0.34.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 43% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Dryad Warlock
When this creature enters, create a 1/1 black and green Pest creature token with "Whenever this token attacks, you gain 1 life."
At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died under your control this turn, draw a card.
3 / 1
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc20 Mar 2026
Essenceknit Scholar's last ability will check as your end step starts to see if a creature died under your control this turn. If none did, the ability won't trigger at all. It's not possible to cause a creature to die during your end step in time to have the ability trigger.
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About this card
Essenceknit Scholar
Essenceknit Scholar is a Creature — Dryad Warlock, with mana cost {B}{B/G}{G} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.21 (down 8.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Essenceknit Scholar FAQ
How much is Essenceknit Scholar worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Essenceknit Scholar is $0.21. It is down 8.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.19 to $0.34.
What is the cheapest printing of Essenceknit Scholar?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.21 on TCGplayer.
What set was Essenceknit Scholar first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOS #187, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Essenceknit Scholar?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.30 versus $0.21 for nonfoil, which is 43% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Essenceknit Scholar legal in Commander?
Yes, Essenceknit Scholar is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Essenceknit Scholar legal in Modern?
Yes, Essenceknit Scholar is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Essenceknit Scholar legal in Standard?
Yes, Essenceknit Scholar is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Essenceknit Scholar do?
Essenceknit Scholar is a Creature — Dryad Warlock with mana cost {B}{B/G}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, create a 1/1 black and green Pest creature token with "Whenever this token attacks, you gain 1 life." At the beginning of your end step, if a creature died under your control this turn, draw a card.".