Essence Anchor
TDMTarkir: Dragonstorm/#44/2025Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.25
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
$0.25TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.2%30d▼ 7.4%90d▲ 19.1%
90d high
$0.27
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.25
Tarkir: Dragonstorm
- Down 7.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 7% below its 90 day high of $0.27.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 24% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
At the beginning of your upkeep, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.)
: Create a 2/2 black Zombie Druid creature token. Activate only during your turn and only if a card left your graveyard this turn.
Keywords
Surveil
Card capabilities
Artifact
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Essence Anchor
Essence Anchor is an Artifact, with mana cost {2}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.25 (down 7.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Essence Anchor FAQ
How much is Essence Anchor worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Essence Anchor is $0.25. It is down 7.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.27.
What is the cheapest printing of Essence Anchor?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Tarkir: Dragonstorm at $0.25 on TCGplayer.
What set was Essence Anchor first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TDM #44, released 2025-04-11.
Is there a foil version of Essence Anchor?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.31 versus $0.25 for nonfoil, which is 24% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Essence Anchor legal in Commander?
Yes, Essence Anchor is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Essence Anchor legal in Modern?
Yes, Essence Anchor is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Essence Anchor legal in Standard?
Yes, Essence Anchor is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Essence Anchor do?
Essence Anchor is an Artifact with mana cost {2}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, surveil 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put it into your graveyard.) {T}: Create a 2/2 black Zombie Druid creature token. Activate only during your turn and only if a card left your graveyard this turn.".