Essence Warden Proxy
Creature — Elf Shaman · Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas · common
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (6)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 242 | 2023-06-23 | $8.18 |
| The List | CMA-106 | 2019-11-07 | $9.31 |
| Commander Anthology | 106 | 2017-06-09 | $6.80 |
| Commander 2014 | 194 | 2014-11-07 | $6.47 |
| Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas | 3 | 2011-09-02 | $5.63 |
| Planar Chaos | 145 | 2007-02-02 | $7.09 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Essence Warden cost?
Around $6.11 on the open market for the Duel Decks: Ajani vs. Nicol Bolas printing (price snapshot 2026-07-24; live prices move daily).
How much does a Essence Warden proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Essence Warden proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.