Cauldron of Essence
~$2.45 low · ~$4.43 high
Multicolor. Artifact
Secrets of Strixhaven #179 · Illustrated by Craig J Spearing
Secrets of Strixhaven #179 · Illustrated by Craig J SpearingWhat is Cauldron of Essence worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
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, 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.
Format legality
All 3 printings of Cauldron of Essence
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Secrets of Strixhaven Promos psos #179p· 2026Promorare· Cardmarket €2.40 · €3.14 foil | rare | $3.27 | $4.43 | €2.40€3.14 foil | |
 Secrets of Strixhaven sos #179· 2026rare· Cardmarket €3.04 · €3.76 foil | rare | $2.45 | $2.94 | €3.04€3.76 foil | |
 Secrets of Strixhaven sos #347· 2026Extended Artrare· Cardmarket €3.65 · €4.89 foil | rare | $4.41 | $3.94 | €3.65€4.89 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2026
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #2,091 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Craig J Spearing
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Secrets of Strixhaven card (#179).
0179 · SOS · R · EN
- 0179Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- SOSSet code for Secrets of Strixhaven
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (2)
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.
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