Essence Warden #242 – Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth (Common)

Magic: The Gathering · Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth · Common

Essence Warden #242 Price

Essence Warden (#242, Common) from Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is worth $10.91 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Normal sells for €5.36.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $10.91
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €5.36
30-day change: −2.1%
Printings: 1

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Essence Warden prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Normal	$10.91	€5.36

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth
Card number: 242
Rarity: Common
Released: June 23, 2023
Illustrator: Wangjie Li
Power / toughness: 1/1
Type line: Creature — Elf Shaman
Rules text: Whenever another creature enters the battlefield, you gain 1 life.
Flavor text: “Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise.”
—Gildor

Essence Warden: common questions

How much is Essence Warden #242 worth?

Essence Warden (#242, Common) from Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is worth $10.91 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Normal sells for €5.36.

What set is Essence Warden from?

Essence Warden is card 242 in Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, released June 23, 2023. Its rarity is Common. Illustrated by Wangjie Li.

Is Essence Warden going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Normal price on TCGplayer moved from $11.14 (September 5, 2026) to $10.91 (October 3, 2026), a change of −2.1%. The 30-day low was $10.26 and the high $11.22.

How do I check what my Essence Warden is worth?

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