Forerunner of the Empire
Forerunner of the Empire Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Forerunner of the Empire is $1.65 (RIX #102), and the most expensive is $6.18 (RIX #102, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.65, up 10.0% over 7 days, up 13.0% over 30 days, up 35.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.92 (2025).
Forerunner of the Empire Printings & Prices
Forerunner of the Empire has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Forerunner of the Empire: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.50 cash for RIX #102 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RIX #102 | Foil | $4.50 | $8.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | RIX #102 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
Forerunner of the Empire Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Dinosaur card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever a Dinosaur you control enters, you may have this creature deal 1 damage to each creature.
Forerunner of the Empire is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Forerunner of the Empire 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Forerunner of the Empire has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIX #102 | 2018-01-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RIX #102 | 2018-01-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
RIX #102 Forerunner of the Empire in Commander
Forerunner of the Empire is the #6,376 most-played card on EDHREC, down 47 places over the last 30 days.
Forerunner of the Empire FAQ
How much is Forerunner of the Empire worth?
Forerunner of the Empire is worth about $1.65 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $1.65 to $6.18 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Forerunner of the Empire legal in Commander?
Yes — Forerunner of the Empire is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Forerunner of the Empire been reprinted?
Yes — Forerunner of the Empire has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forerunner of the Empire cheap?
Forerunner of the Empire trades at about $1.65 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,376 on EDHREC).