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Cauldron of Essence {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.

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Secrets of Strixhaven

English · 2026-04-24

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standardLEGALpioneerLEGALmodernLEGALlegacyLEGALvintageLEGALcommanderLEGAL

💡 Standard legal because this card is from Secrets of Strixhaven Promos, released 2026-04-24, and the set is Standard legal.

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Oracle source: Scryfall / Wizards
Oracle updated: July 6, 2026
Legality source: Scryfall
Legality checked: July 6, 2026
Price source: tcgcsv / TCGplayer
Price synced: Aug 23, 2026
Scryfall ID: 96c53f07-b34c-4cc7-a054-f0bdfa48b975
Oracle ID: a2f8cde8-bf7b-4234-89f0-a95f9dc937e3
TCGplayer ID: 689541

📈 Standard Metagame Intelligence

Standard Decks13%
Avg. Copies3.3
Sideboard Share62%
Top Archetypes:
Golgari Midrange (40%)Golgari Graveyard (30%)Jund Midrange (30%)
Recent Tournament Finishes:
Top 8 at Regional Championship Showcase (M. Juza)July 2, 2026
1st Place at Pro Tour Barcelona (J. Finkel)July 4, 2026

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