Cartographer's Hawk
Cartographer's Hawk Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Cartographer's Hawk is $0.17 (SCD #10), and the most expensive is $0.56 (C20 #24). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.17, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 15.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.32 (2026).
Cartographer's Hawk Printings & Prices
Cartographer's Hawk has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Cartographer's Hawk: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.15 cash for CMM #18 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMM #18 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #18 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.39 | 87% |
Cartographer's Hawk Rules Text & Legality
Flying
When this creature deals combat damage to a player who controls more lands than you, return it to its owner's hand. If you do, you may search your library for a Plains card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
Cartographer's Hawk is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Cartographer's Hawk Rulings
- Apr 17, 2020 If Cartographer’s Hawk leaves the battlefield before its triggered ability resolves, you can’t return it to its owner’s hand from its new zone.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Cartographer's Hawk has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM #18 | 2023-08-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CMM #18 | 2023-08-04 | Uncommon | Standard |
| SCD #10 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard |
| C20 #24 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard |
CMM #18 
SCD #10 
C20 #24 Cartographer's Hawk in Commander
Cartographer's Hawk is the #4,517 most-played card on EDHREC, down 44 places over the last 30 days.
Cartographer's Hawk FAQ
How much is Cartographer's Hawk worth?
Cartographer's Hawk is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $0.17 to $0.56 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Cartographer's Hawk legal in Commander?
Yes — Cartographer's Hawk is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Cartographer's Hawk been reprinted?
Yes — Cartographer's Hawk has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Cartographer's Hawk cheap?
Cartographer's Hawk trades at about $0.17 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.