Heroes' Bane
Heroes' Bane Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Heroes' Bane is $0.17 (FDN #639), and the most expensive is $0.61 (JOU #126, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.17, up 6.3% over 7 days, up 6.3% over 30 days, up 6.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.37 (2026).
Heroes' Bane Printings & Prices
Heroes' Bane has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Heroes' Bane: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.16 cash for IMA #166 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 80% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | IMA #166 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | JOU #126 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | PJOU #126★ | Foil | $0.06 | $0.69 | 91% |
| CoolStuffInc | C20 #175 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #175 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.35 | 91% |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #639 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | JOU #126 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #166 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #IMA-166 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Heroes' Bane Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it.
{2}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is its power.
Heroes' Bane is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
Heroes' Bane Rulings
- Nov 8, 2024 If Heroes' Bane's power is less than 0 when its second ability resolves, X is considered to be 0.
- Nov 8, 2024 The value of X is calculated only once, as Heroes' Bane's last ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Heroes' Bane has been reprinted 8 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 38% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #639 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.24 | $0.22 |
| PLST #IMA-166 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C20 #175 | 2020-04-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| IMA #166 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| IMA #166 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| JOU #126 | 2014-05-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| JOU #126 | 2014-05-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PJOU #126★ | 2014-04-26 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
FDN #639 
PLST #IMA-166 
C20 #175 
IMA #166 
JOU #126 
PJOU #126★ Heroes' Bane in Commander
Heroes' Bane is the #7,770 most-played card on EDHREC, down 40 places over the last 30 days.
Heroes' Bane FAQ
How much is Heroes' Bane worth?
Heroes' Bane is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.17 to $0.61 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Heroes' Bane legal in Commander?
Yes — Heroes' Bane is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Heroes' Bane been reprinted?
Yes — Heroes' Bane has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Heroes' Bane cheap?
Heroes' Bane trades at about $0.17 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,770 on EDHREC).