Forerunner of the Legion
Forerunner of the Legion Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Forerunner of the Legion is $1.01 (RIX #9), and the most expensive is $8.80 (RIX #9, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.01, down 21.7% over 7 days, down 43.3% over 30 days, down 45.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.35 (2025).
Forerunner of the Legion Printings & Prices
Forerunner of the Legion has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Forerunner of the Legion: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.80 cash for RIX #9 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RIX #9 | Foil | $4.80 | $11.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | RIX #9 | Nonfoil | $0.17 | $1.29 | 87% |
Forerunner of the Legion Rules Text & Legality
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Vampire card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever another Vampire you control enters, target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
Forerunner of the Legion is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Forerunner of the Legion 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 Legion has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIX #9 | 2018-01-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RIX #9 | 2018-01-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
RIX #9 Forerunner of the Legion in Commander
Forerunner of the Legion is the #5,963 most-played card on EDHREC, down 73 places over the last 30 days.
Forerunner of the Legion FAQ
How much is Forerunner of the Legion worth?
Forerunner of the Legion is worth about $1.01 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $1.01 to $8.80 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Forerunner of the Legion legal in Commander?
Yes — Forerunner of the Legion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Forerunner of the Legion been reprinted?
Yes — Forerunner of the Legion has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Forerunner of the Legion cheap?
Forerunner of the Legion trades at about $1.01 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#5,963 on EDHREC).