Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Price Summary
As of Jul 22, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Bugenhagen, Wise Elder is $0.49 (FIC #66), and the most expensive is $8.12 (FIC #159, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.49, down 19.7% over 7 days, down 16.9% over 30 days, down 32.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.99 (2025).
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Printings & Prices
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Bugenhagen, Wise Elder: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.50 cash for FIC #159 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FIC #159 | Foil | $5.50 | $10.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #66 | Surge Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #159 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $2.79 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #66 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Rules Text & Legality
Reach
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control a creature with power 7 or greater, draw a card.
{T}: Add one mana of any color.
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Rulings
- Jun 6, 2025 Bugenhagen's second ability checks at the moment it would trigger to see if you control a creature with power 7 or greater. If you don't, the ability won't trigger at all. If it does trigger, the ability will check again as it tries to resolve. If you don't control a creature with power 7 or greater at that time, the ability won't resolve and none of its effects will happen.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder has been reprinted 4 times. The Final Fantasy Commander reprint cut the price 3% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC #159 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Extended Art | $1.82 | $1.96 | $2.37 | $1.88 |
| FIC #66 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FIC #159 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Extended Art | $5.42 | $5.57 | $5.68 | $5.90 |
| FIC #66 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | $0.66 | $0.62 | $0.64 | $0.72 |
FIC #159 Bugenhagen, Wise Elder in Commander
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder is the #2,849 most-played card on EDHREC, up 238 places over the last 30 days.
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder FAQ
How much is Bugenhagen, Wise Elder worth?
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder is worth about $0.49 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 22, 2026. Prices range from $0.49 to $8.12 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Bugenhagen, Wise Elder legal in Commander?
Yes — Bugenhagen, Wise Elder is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Bugenhagen, Wise Elder been reprinted?
Yes — Bugenhagen, Wise Elder has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Bugenhagen, Wise Elder cheap?
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder trades at about $0.49 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.