Forerunner of the Heralds
Forerunner of the Heralds Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Forerunner of the Heralds is $0.39 (RIX #129), and the most expensive is $3.07 (RIX #129, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, down 9.3% over 7 days, down 13.3% over 30 days, up 2.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.50 (2026).
Forerunner of the Heralds Printings & Prices
Forerunner of the Heralds has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Forerunner of the Heralds: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.80 cash for RIX #129 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RIX #129 | Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | RIX #129 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
Forerunner of the Heralds Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Merfolk card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever another Merfolk you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Forerunner of the Heralds is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Forerunner of the Heralds 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 Heralds has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIX #129 | 2018-01-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RIX #129 | 2018-01-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
RIX #129 Forerunner of the Heralds in Commander
Forerunner of the Heralds is the #9,266 most-played card on EDHREC, down 86 places over the last 30 days.
Forerunner of the Heralds FAQ
How much is Forerunner of the Heralds worth?
Forerunner of the Heralds is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $0.39 to $3.07 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Forerunner of the Heralds legal in Commander?
Yes — Forerunner of the Heralds is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Forerunner of the Heralds been reprinted?
Yes — Forerunner of the Heralds has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forerunner of the Heralds cheap?
Forerunner of the Heralds trades at about $0.39 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,266 on EDHREC).