Cauldron of Essence vs Timely Hordemate — MTG Card Comparison
Cauldron of Essence is the stronger card — it costs less mana (3 vs 4), is legal in more formats (6 vs 5).
Cauldron of Essence
Whenever a creature you control dies, each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.
{1}{B}{G}, {T}, Sacrifice a creature: Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only as a sorcery.
Timely Hordemate
Raid — When this creature enters, if you attacked this turn, return target creature card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield.
| Stat | Cauldron of Essence | Timely Hordemate |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {1}{B}{G} | {3}{W} |
| CMC | 3 | 4 |
| Type | Artifact | Creature — Human Warrior |
| Rarity | Rare | Uncommon |
| Set | Secrets of Strixhaven | Khans of Tarkir |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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