Bard Class
Bard Class Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Bard Class is $0.87 (AFR #217), and the most expensive is $24.45 (PAFR #217a, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.87, flat over 7 days, down 1.1% over 30 days, up 1.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.37 (2024).
Bard Class Printings & Prices
Bard Class has 4 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and prerelease treatments.
Sell Bard Class: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.50 cash for PAFR #217a (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #217a | Foil | $10.50 | $20.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #217p | Foil | $3.60 | $8.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #217p | Nonfoil | $3.50 | $5.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #217s | Foil | $1.50 | $3.99 | 62% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #217 | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | AFR #217 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | AFR #217 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #217 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| starcitygames | AFR #217 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Bard Class Rules Text & Legality
(Gain the next level as a sorcery to add its ability.)
Legendary creatures you control enter with an additional +1/+1 counter on them.
{R}{G}: Level 2
Legendary spells you cast cost {R}{G} less to cast. This effect reduces only the amount of colored mana you pay.
{3}{R}{G}: Level 3
Whenever you cast a legendary spell, exile the top two cards of your library. You may play them this turn.
Bard Class is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Bard Class Rulings
- Jul 23, 2021 Each Class has five abilities. The three in the major sections of its text box are class abilities. Class abilities can be static, activated, or triggered abilities. The other two are level abilities, one activated ability to advance the Class to level 2 and another to advance the Class to level 3.
- Jul 23, 2021 Each Class starts with only the first of three class abilities. As the first level ability resolves, the Class becomes level 2 and gains the second class ability. As the second level ability resolves, the Class becomes level 3 and gains the third class ability.
- Jul 23, 2021 Gaining a level is a normal activated ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.
- Jul 23, 2021 Gaining a level won't remove abilities that a Class had at a previous level.
- Jul 23, 2021 If you control multiple Bard Classes, legendary creatures you control enter the battlefield with that many additional +1/+1 counters.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Bard Class has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAFR #217s | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
| PAFR #217a | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #217p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #217p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| AFR #217 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| AFR #217 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
PAFR #217s 
AFR #217 Bard Class in Commander
Bard Class is the #7,721 most-played card on EDHREC, down 127 places over the last 30 days.
Bard Class FAQ
How much is Bard Class worth?
Bard Class is worth about $0.87 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.87 to $24.45 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Bard Class legal in Commander?
Yes — Bard Class is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Bard Class been reprinted?
Yes — Bard Class has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Bard Class cheap?
Bard Class trades at about $0.87 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,721 on EDHREC).