Harbinger of the Tides
Harbinger of the Tides Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Harbinger of the Tides is $0.12 (FDN #593), and the most expensive is $5.07 (PORI #58s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.12, down 14.3% over 7 days, down 14.3% over 30 days, down 25.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.35 (2024).
Harbinger of the Tides Printings & Prices
Harbinger of the Tides has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Harbinger of the Tides: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.35 cash for PORI #58s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PORI #58s | Foil | $1.35 | $4.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #58 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | DDT #7 | Nonfoil | $0.11 | $0.69 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #58 | Nonfoil | $0.06 | $0.59 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | C17 #85 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.59 | 92% |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #593 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #306 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Harbinger of the Tides Rules Text & Legality
You may cast this spell as though it had flash if you pay {2} more to cast it. (You may cast it any time you could cast an instant.)
When this creature enters, you may return target tapped creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand.
Harbinger of the Tides is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Harbinger of the Tides has been reprinted 7 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 92% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #593 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | $2.75 | $1.41 | $0.21 | $0.17 |
| J22 #306 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DDT #7 | 2017-10-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C17 #85 | 2017-08-25 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PORI #58s | 2015-07-17 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
| ORI #58 | 2015-07-17 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ORI #58 | 2015-07-17 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
FDN #593 
J22 #306 
DDT #7 
C17 #85 
PORI #58s 
ORI #58 Harbinger of the Tides in Commander
Harbinger of the Tides is the #11,365 most-played card on EDHREC, down 30 places over the last 30 days.
Harbinger of the Tides FAQ
How much is Harbinger of the Tides worth?
Harbinger of the Tides is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.12 to $5.07 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Harbinger of the Tides legal in Commander?
Yes — Harbinger of the Tides is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Harbinger of the Tides been reprinted?
Yes — Harbinger of the Tides has been reprinted 7 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Harbinger of the Tides cheap?
Harbinger of the Tides trades at about $0.12 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,365 on EDHREC).