Essence of the Wild #178 – Innistrad (Mythic)

Magic: The Gathering · Innistrad · Mythic

Essence of the Wild #178 Price

Essence of the Wild (#178, Mythic) from Innistrad is worth $0.49 to $1.73 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.40.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $1.73
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €1.40
30-day change: +6.8%
Printings: 2

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Essence of the Wild prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$1.73	€1.40
Normal	$0.49	€0.44

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: Innistrad
Card number: 178
Rarity: Mythic
Released: September 30, 2011
Illustrator: Terese Nielsen
Power / toughness: 6/6
Type line: Creature — Avatar
Rules text: Creatures you control enter the battlefield as a copy of Essence of the Wild.
Flavor text: Wander too far into the wild and it may take you for its own.

Essence of the Wild: common questions

How much is Essence of the Wild #178 worth?

Essence of the Wild (#178, Mythic) from Innistrad is worth $0.49 to $1.73 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €1.40.

What set is Essence of the Wild from?

Essence of the Wild is card 178 in Innistrad, released September 30, 2011. Its rarity is Mythic. Illustrated by Terese Nielsen.

Is Essence of the Wild going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $1.62 (September 6, 2026) to $1.73 (October 4, 2026), a change of +6.8%. The 30-day low was $1.62 and the high $1.73.

How do I check what my Essence of the Wild is worth?

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