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Wall of Essence

{1}{W}

Creature — Wall

STHStronghold#22uncommon

The ceiling and the floor fell in love, but only the wall knew. —Dal saying

Finishes
Nonfoil
Border
black
Frame
1997
Pull rate
~1 in 15
Illustrator
Adam Rex
Found in
Stronghold Booster Pack
Printings3EDHREC rank#12,334
CommanderLegalModernLegalStandardNot legal
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHLegal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersLegal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlNot legal
GladiatorNot legal

Other

PremodernLegal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
Future StandardNot legal
Defender (This creature can't attack.) Whenever this creature is dealt combat damage, you gain that much life.
0/4
Defender
Market · per finishspark updated 47m ago · prices as of 2026-08-30
Nonfoil+2.9%
$0.36
$0.20 low$0.17 gapTCGplayer
Cheapest playable copy$0.31· across 3 printings· view the cheapest printing ›

Rulings

1 · latest Jul 18, 2014
  • WotCJul 18, 2014

    Wall of Essence’s triggered ability will trigger even if it’s dealt lethal damage. For example, if it’s dealt 7 combat damage, its ability will trigger and you’ll gain 7 life.