Forerunner of the Coalition
Forerunner of the Coalition Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Forerunner of the Coalition is $0.82 (RIX #72), and the most expensive is $3.88 (RIX #72, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.82, down 8.9% over 7 days, up 57.7% over 30 days, up 22.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.91 (2025).
Forerunner of the Coalition Printings & Prices
Forerunner of the Coalition has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Forerunner of the Coalition: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.80 cash for RIX #72 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RIX #72 | Foil | $2.80 | $6.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | RIX #72 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
Forerunner of the Coalition Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Pirate card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever another Pirate you control enters, each opponent loses 1 life.
Forerunner of the Coalition is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Forerunner of the Coalition Rulings
- Jan 19, 2018 If an effect refers to a “[subtype] spell” or “[subtype] card,” it refers only to a spell or card that has that subtype. For example, March of the Drowned is a card that benefits Pirates and features Pirates in its illustration, but it isn’t a Pirate card.
- Jan 19, 2018 In a Two-Headed Giant game, the last ability of Forerunner of the Coalition causes the opposing team to lose 2 life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Forerunner of the Coalition has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIX #72 | 2018-01-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RIX #72 | 2018-01-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
RIX #72 Forerunner of the Coalition in Commander
Forerunner of the Coalition is the #7,304 most-played card on EDHREC, down 235 places over the last 30 days.
Forerunner of the Coalition FAQ
How much is Forerunner of the Coalition worth?
Forerunner of the Coalition is worth about $0.82 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $0.82 to $3.88 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Forerunner of the Coalition legal in Commander?
Yes — Forerunner of the Coalition is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Forerunner of the Coalition been reprinted?
Yes — Forerunner of the Coalition has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forerunner of the Coalition cheap?
Forerunner of the Coalition trades at about $0.82 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,304 on EDHREC).