Cauldron of Essence (179)
SOS · Secrets of Strixhaven · rare
| Mana cost |    |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Artifact |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | B, G |
| EDHREC rank | 2219 |
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.
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $2.68 | $3.37 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $2.45 | $2.86 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $3.09 | $3.08 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $4.49 | $4.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $1.80 | $1.80 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.02 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Standard | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Future | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
Rulings
- 2026-03-20: 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.
- 2026-03-20: 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.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Chaudron d'essence |
| German | Kessel der Essenz |
| Italian | Calderone dell'Essenza |
| Japanese | 精髄の大釜 |
| Spanish | Caldero de esencias |