Gideon's Avenger
Gideon's Avenger Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Gideon's Avenger is $0.63 (M12 #17), and the most expensive is $2.16 (M12 #17, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.63, flat over 7 days, down 6.0% over 30 days, down 4.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.91 (2025).
Gideon's Avenger Printings & Prices
Gideon's Avenger has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Gideon's Avenger: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.90 cash for M12 #17 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M12 #17 | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | M12 #17 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #17 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
Gideon's Avenger Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a creature an opponent controls becomes tapped, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Gideon's Avenger is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Gideon's Avenger Rulings
- Sep 22, 2011 If an opponent's creature enters tapped, Gideon's Avenger's ability doesn't trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Gideon's Avenger has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M12 #17 | 2011-07-15 | Rare | Standard |
| M12 #17 | 2011-07-15 | Rare | Standard |
M12 #17 Gideon's Avenger in Commander
Gideon's Avenger is the #14,091 most-played card on EDHREC, down 110 places over the last 30 days.
Gideon's Avenger FAQ
How much is Gideon's Avenger worth?
Gideon's Avenger is worth about $0.63 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.63 to $2.16 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Gideon's Avenger legal in Commander?
Yes — Gideon's Avenger is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Gideon's Avenger been reprinted?
Yes — Gideon's Avenger has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Gideon's Avenger cheap?
Gideon's Avenger trades at about $0.63 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,091 on EDHREC).