Quick Answer

Cauldron of Souls is a rare Artifact from C16 (C16) costing {5}. Current price: $4.71 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cauldron of Souls MTG card

Cauldron of Souls

Artifact

Card Text

{T}: Choose any number of target creatures. Each of those creatures gains persist until end of turn. (When it dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 C16 C16 🎨 Ron Brown

Market Prices

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$4.71
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€2.96
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cauldron of Souls? Basics

Cauldron of Souls is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Choose any number of target creatures. Each of those creatures gains persist until end of turn. (When it dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)"

How much mana does Cauldron of Souls cost to cast? Basics

Cauldron of Souls has a mana cost of {5}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Cauldron of Souls's mana cost of {5} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Cauldron of Souls has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Cauldron of Souls's current oracle text is: "{T}: Choose any number of target creatures. Each of those creatures gains persist until end of turn. (When it dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Cauldron of Souls? Pricing

The current market price for Cauldron of Souls is approximately $4.71 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.96 EUR.

Where can I buy Cauldron of Souls? Pricing

You can purchase Cauldron of Souls from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Cauldron of Souls legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cauldron of Souls in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Cauldron of Souls legal in Modern? Legality

Cauldron of Souls is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Cauldron of Souls legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cauldron of Souls is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Cauldron of Souls legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cauldron of Souls in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Cauldron of Souls legal in Legacy? Legality

Cauldron of Souls is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Cauldron of Souls legal in Vintage? Legality

Cauldron of Souls is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Cauldron of Souls legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Cauldron of Souls in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Cauldron of Souls from? Details

This printing of Cauldron of Souls is from C16 (C16), with collector number 246.

Cauldron of Souls may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cauldron of Souls's rarity? Details

Cauldron of Souls is a rare card in C16.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Cauldron of Souls? Details

Cauldron of Souls was illustrated by Ron Brown.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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