Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hermes, Overseer of Elpis is $0.36 (FIC #36), and the most expensive is $6.24 (FIC #141, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.36, up 16.1% over 7 days, up 5.9% over 30 days, up 2.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $17.98 (2025).
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Printings & Prices
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis has 2 tracked printings across 1 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Hermes, Overseer of Elpis: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.00 cash for FIC #141 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FIC #141 | Foil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #36 | Surge Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #141 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $2.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #36 | Nonfoil | $0.07 | $0.69 | 90% |
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, create a 1/1 blue Bird creature token with flying and vigilance.
Whenever you attack with one or more Birds, scry 2.
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Rulings
- Jun 6, 2025 Hermes's first ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC #141 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Extended Art | $0.67 | $0.74 | $1.91 | $1.31 |
| FIC #36 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.31 | $0.37 |
| FIC #36 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FIC #141 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Extended Art | $4.06 | $3.85 | $5.05 | $5.31 |
FIC #141 Hermes, Overseer of Elpis in Commander
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis is the #3,807 most-played card on EDHREC, up 204 places over the last 30 days.
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis FAQ
How much is Hermes, Overseer of Elpis worth?
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $6.24 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Hermes, Overseer of Elpis legal in Commander?
Yes — Hermes, Overseer of Elpis is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Hermes, Overseer of Elpis been reprinted?
Yes — Hermes, Overseer of Elpis has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hermes, Overseer of Elpis cheap?
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis trades at about $0.36 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.