Gaea's Herald
Gaea's Herald Price Summary
As of Jul 30, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gaea's Herald is $1.19 (8ED #252), and the most expensive is $22.65 (10E #265, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.24, up 253.3% over 7 days, up 244.7% over 30 days, up 289.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.24 (2026).
Gaea's Herald Printings & Prices
Gaea's Herald has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Gaea's Herald: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.50 cash for 10E #265 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 10E #265 | Foil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLS #80 | Foil | $7.00 | $13.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #80 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #265 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #265 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | DPA #65 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DPA #65 | Nonfoil | $0.72 | $1.79 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 10E #265 | Nonfoil | $0.70 | $2.79 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | 8ED #252 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | PLS #80 | Nonfoil | $0.50 | — | — |
Gaea's Herald Rules Text & Legality
Creature spells can't be countered.
Gaea's Herald is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Gaea's Herald Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 The ability applies to your opponent’s spells as well as your own.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gaea's Herald has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPA #65 | 2010-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #265 | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #265 | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #252★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #252 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| PLS #80 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
| PLS #80 | 2001-02-05 | Rare | Standard |
DPA #65 
10E #265 
8ED #252★ 
PLS #80 Gaea's Herald in Commander
Gaea's Herald is the #12,336 most-played card on EDHREC, down 84 places over the last 30 days.
Gaea's Herald FAQ
How much is Gaea's Herald worth?
Gaea's Herald is worth about $4.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 30, 2026. Prices range from $1.19 to $22.65 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Gaea's Herald legal in Commander?
Yes — Gaea's Herald is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Gaea's Herald been reprinted?
Yes — Gaea's Herald has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gaea's Herald cheap?
Gaea's Herald trades at about $4.24 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,336 on EDHREC).