The Cauldron of Eternity

Description

Released in 2019 as part of the Throne of Eldraine Promos series, The Cauldron of Eternity (card number 82p) stands as a distinct entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game catalog. Illustrated by Tomasz Jedruszek, this foil mythic rare legendary artifact features a mana cost of {10}{B}{B} and a mana value of 12, marking it as a high-impact inclusion for collectors focused on the black color identity. The card’s design emphasizes its role as a resilient engine within the game’s mechanics. Its casting cost is reduced by {2} for each creature card in the graveyard, allowing players to deploy it more efficiently as the game progresses. The permanent’s abilities focus on resource management and recursion: when a creature dies, it is exiled to the bottom of its owner's library rather than the graveyard, while a sorcery-speed activation allows the return of a creature from the graveyard to the battlefield at the cost of life and mana. For enthusiasts of the Throne of Eldraine era, this promo card represents a specific moment in the game's design philosophy, blending folklore-inspired aesthetics with complex gameplay interactions. The foil treatment adds visual depth to the card, making it a desirable piece for those building specialized collections or seeking high-rarity artifacts. As a mythic rare from the PELD set code, it holds a specific place in the hierarchy of collectible cards, appealing to investors and hobbyists who value both the artistic presentation and the mechanical utility of legendary artifacts. The Cauldron of Eternity remains a notable artifact for those tracking the evolution of black-aligned strategies in competitive and casual formats alike.