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Cauldron of Essence
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven #179 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{1}{B}{G}
Artifact
Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
{1}{B}{G}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.
In the gloomy depths of Widdershins Hall sits an iron belly—always hungry, but generous to those who feed it.
Cauldron of Essence is a rare black-green artifact from Secrets of Strixhaven (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $2.78 to $4.44 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$2.59
USD Foil$3.34
Format legality
Where you can play Cauldron of Essence in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $2.78 to $4.44 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $2.94.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven Promos | 179p | Rare | $3.24 | $4.42 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven | 347 | Rare | $4.44 | $3.86 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven This page | 179 | Rare | $2.94 | $2.78 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2026-03-20Because 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.
- 2026-03-20If 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cauldron of Essence legal in Commander?
Yes — Cauldron of Essence is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cauldron of Essence legal in?
Cauldron of Essence is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Cauldron of Essence been printed?
Cauldron of Essence has been printed 3 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Cauldron of Essence?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#179) at about $2.94.
Who illustrated Cauldron of Essence?
This printing of Cauldron of Essence was illustrated by Craig J Spearing.