Agate Instigator
Agate Instigator Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Agate Instigator is $9.21 (BLC #21), and the most expensive is $10.61 (BLC #56, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $9.21, up 5.4% over 7 days, down 7.3% over 30 days, up 64.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $14.48 (2025).
Agate Instigator Printings & Prices
Agate Instigator has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Agate Instigator: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.60 cash for BLC #21; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | BLC #56 | Nonfoil | $7.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | BLC #21 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BLC #56 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BLC #21 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #21 | Nonfoil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #56 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | $9.99 | 70% |
Agate Instigator Rules Text & Legality
Offspring {1}{R} (You may pay an additional {1}{R} as you cast this spell. If you do, when this creature enters, create a 1/1 token copy of it.)
Whenever another creature you control enters, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.
Agate Instigator is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Agate Instigator Rulings
- Jul 26, 2024 Any "enters" abilities of the copied creature will trigger when the token enters. Any "as [this creature] enters" or "[this creature] enters with" abilities of the copied creature will also work.
- Jul 26, 2024 If the spell is countered, the offspring ability will not trigger, and no token will be created.
- Jul 26, 2024 If the spell resolves but the creature with offspring leaves the battlefield before the offspring ability resolves, you'll still create a token copy of it.
- Jul 26, 2024 In the rare case where the creature doesn't have the offspring ability when it enters, the ability won't trigger even if you paid the offspring cost.
- Jul 26, 2024 In the rare case where the original creature is copying something else when the offspring ability resolves, the token enters as whatever that creature copied, except it's a 1/1.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Agate Instigator has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLC #56 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Extended Art | $3.55 | $2.10 | $5.71 | $10.77 |
| BLC #21 | 2024-08-02 | Rare | Standard | $4.80 | $4.10 | $7.31 | $12.26 |
BLC #56 Agate Instigator in Commander
Agate Instigator is the #1,163 most-played card on EDHREC, up 13 places over the last 30 days.
Agate Instigator FAQ
How much is Agate Instigator worth?
Agate Instigator is worth about $9.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $9.21 to $10.61 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Agate Instigator legal in Commander?
Yes — Agate Instigator is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Agate Instigator been reprinted?
Yes — Agate Instigator has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Agate Instigator expensive?
Agate Instigator holds a $9.21 price because supply is limited to two printings and Commander demand is high (#1,163 on EDHREC).