Essence Bottle
Tempest · #286

Essence Bottle

Essence Bottle is a Uncommon Artifact from Tempest (286) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.21
Cardmarket trend €0.14
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Essence Bottle suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Essence Bottle from Tempest?

Essence Bottle is a Artifact in Tempest numbered 286. Mana cost {2}. Essence Bottle (286) is a format-relevant Artifact in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone. This printing is from Tempest.

What is Essence Bottle worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.21 for Essence Bottle. Low and high spread runs $0.21 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.21. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 286 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

SetTempest
Number286
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.21
Cardmarket EUR€0.14
cardmarket $0.14
Normal $0.21

How collectible is Essence Bottle?

Essence Bottle is a Uncommon printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 286 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Essence Bottle?

Essence Bottle lists as Artifact. Artist: Donato Giancola. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 286 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.

Cactaur's take

Essence Bottle (286) is a format-relevant Artifact in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Essence Bottle is catalogued as Uncommon Artifact in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.21 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; Normal: $0.21).
  • Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.21 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Essence Bottle from Tempest?

Essence Bottle is a Uncommon Artifact from Tempest numbered 286 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Essence Bottle worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.21 for ungraded Essence Bottle. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Essence Bottle?

Essence Bottle is catalogued as Uncommon in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Essence Bottle legal in Commander or Standard?

Essence Bottle shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Essence Bottle near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.21. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.