Galea, Kindler of Hope
Galea, Kindler of Hope Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Galea, Kindler of Hope is $0.27 (OAFC #1, Etched), and the most expensive is $3.22 (AFC #317, Extended Art). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.22, up 1.6% over 7 days, up 9.2% over 30 days, up 17.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.41 (2025).
Galea, Kindler of Hope Printings & Prices
Galea, Kindler of Hope has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil, etched and nonfoil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Galea, Kindler of Hope: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.25 cash for AFC #317; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 55% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AFC #317 | Nonfoil | $2.25 | $4.99 | 55% |
| CoolStuffInc | AFC #317 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OAFC #1 | Etched | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
Galea, Kindler of Hope Rules Text & Legality
Vigilance
You may look at the top card of your library any time.
You may cast Aura and Equipment spells from the top of your library. When you cast an Equipment spell this way, it gains "When this Equipment enters, attach it to target creature you control."
Galea, Kindler of Hope is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Galea, Kindler of Hope Rulings
- Jul 23, 2021 Galea, Kindler of Hope doesn't change when you can cast Aura and Equipment spells. Normally, this means during your main phase when the stack is empty, although flash may change this.
- Jul 23, 2021 If the top card of your library changes while you're casting a spell, playing a land, or activating an ability, you can't look at the new top card until you finish doing so. This means that if you cast a spell from the top of your library, you can't look at the next card until you're done paying for that spell.
- Jul 23, 2021 You can look at the top card of your library whenever you want (with one restriction; see below), even if you don't have priority. This action doesn't use the stack. Knowing what that card is becomes part of the information you have access to, just like you can look at the cards in your hand.
- Jul 23, 2021 You'll still pay all costs for the spell, including additional costs. You may also pay alternative costs if any are available.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Galea, Kindler of Hope has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC #317 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Extended Art |
| AFC #1 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Standard |
| OAFC #1 | 2021-07-23 | Mythic | Standard |
AFC #317 
OAFC #1 Galea, Kindler of Hope in Commander
Galea, Kindler of Hope is the #12,147 most-played card on EDHREC, down 206 places over the last 30 days.
Galea, Kindler of Hope FAQ
How much is Galea, Kindler of Hope worth?
Galea, Kindler of Hope is worth about $3.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026.
Is Galea, Kindler of Hope legal in Commander?
Yes — Galea, Kindler of Hope is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Galea, Kindler of Hope been reprinted?
Yes — Galea, Kindler of Hope has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Galea, Kindler of Hope cheap?
Galea, Kindler of Hope trades at about $3.22 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,147 on EDHREC).