Cauldron of Essence
Artifact
PSOSSecrets of Strixhaven Promos#179prare
In the gloomy depths of Widdershins Hall sits an iron belly—always hungry, but generous to those who feed it.
- Promo
- Promo Pack
- Finishes
- Nonfoil · Foil
- Border
- black
- Security stamp
- oval
- Frame
- 2015
- Illustrator
- Craig J Spearing
CommanderLegalModernLegalStandardLegal
Format legality
Constructed
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal
Commander
CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersLegal
Arena
AlchemyLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
BrawlLegal
Standard BrawlLegal
Competitive BrawlLegal
GladiatorLegal
Other
PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
Future StandardLegal
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.
, , Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.Plays as:
ReanimationDrainLifegain SourceAristocrat
Market · per finishtrend updated 10h ago · prices as of Oct 15, 2026
Nonfoil$3.27+3.5%$2.50 low$1.60 gap
Foil$4.430.0%$3.00 low$1.00 gap
Nonfoil$3.27+3.5%30DLowest listing
$2.50Buylist
$0.90Buy / Sell Gap
$1.60+64% · normal spread
30D range$4.37to$4.43Since Apr 2026:H $4.71L $4.15
Lowest listing
$3.00Buylist
$2.00Buy / Sell Gap
$1.00+33% · normal spread
Price history
last 30 days · set by the window above · each finish on its own scaleNonfoil$3.27+3.5%30D
30D range$3.16to$3.28Since Apr 2026:H $4.91L $2.93Foil$4.430.0%30D1.35× nonfoil
30D range$4.37to$4.43Since Apr 2026:H $4.71L $4.15Loading other printings
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Combos
Rulings
2 · latest Mar 20, 2026
- WotCMar 20, 2026
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.
- WotCMar 20, 2026
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.