Amateur Hero
Amateur Hero Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Amateur Hero is $0.30 (SPE #1), and the most expensive is $0.31 (SPE #1, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.30, up 3.5% over 7 days, down 9.1% over 30 days, down 9.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.37 (2025).
Amateur Hero Printings & Prices
Amateur Hero has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Amateur Hero: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.08 cash for SPE #1 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 84% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SPE #1 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| starcitygames | SPE #1 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SPE #1 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| starcitygames | SPE #1 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
Amateur Hero Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, you gain 2 life.
Amateur Hero is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Amateur Hero has been reprinted 2 times. The Marvel's Spider-Man Eternal reprint cut the price 76% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPE #1 | 2025-09-26 | Common | Standard | — | $0.37 | $0.26 | $0.23 |
| SPE #1 | 2025-09-26 | Common | Standard | $0.91 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.17 |
SPE #1 Amateur Hero in Commander
Amateur Hero is the #24,462 most-played card on EDHREC, down 115 places over the last 30 days.
Amateur Hero FAQ
How much is Amateur Hero worth?
Amateur Hero is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.30 to $0.31 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Amateur Hero legal in Commander?
Yes — Amateur Hero is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Amateur Hero been reprinted?
Yes — Amateur Hero has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Amateur Hero cheap?
Amateur Hero trades at about $0.30 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,462 on EDHREC).