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Cauldron of Essence
Magic: The Gathering | Secrets of Strixhaven - Singles
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Card details and other printings
| Rarity | R |
| Number | 179 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Secrets of Strixhaven |
| Other Versions | |
| Type | Artifact |
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About Cauldron of Essence
Cauldron of Essence from Secrets of Strixhaven is currently available from around $3.13. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Artifact
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
BlackGreenCard Text
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.
Flavor Text
In the gloomy depths of Widdershins Hall sits an iron belly—always hungry, but generous to those who feed it.
Card Facts
Expansion
Secrets of Strixhaven
Current Floor
$3.13
Rarity
rare
Artist
Craig J Spearing
Released
April 2026
EDHREC Rank
#1,982
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Cauldron of Essence worth?
Cauldron of Essence is currently shown on Card Synced from about $3.13 for Secrets of Strixhaven. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Cauldron of Essence has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Cauldron of Essence legal in Commander?
Cauldron of Essence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Cauldron of Essence legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Cauldron of Essence on the Reserved List?
No. Cauldron of Essence is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Cauldron of Essence in-game text?
In game, Cauldron of Essence is a Artifact with text that starts: "Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.".
How popular is Cauldron of Essence in Commander decks?
Cauldron of Essence ranks #1,982 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Cauldron of Essence
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Cauldron of Essence legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.