Hover Barrier
Hover Barrier Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hover Barrier is $0.46 (RTR #40), and the most expensive is $1.76 (RTR #40, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.46, up 15.0% over 7 days, up 7.0% over 30 days, up 9.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.55 (2025).
Hover Barrier Printings & Prices
Hover Barrier has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Hover Barrier: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.50 cash for RTR #40 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RTR #40 | Foil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | GK2 #6 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | RTR #40 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
Hover Barrier Rules Text & Legality
Defender, flying
Hover Barrier is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hover Barrier has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK2 #6 | 2019-02-15 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RTR #40 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
| RTR #40 | 2012-10-05 | Uncommon | Standard |
GK2 #6 
RTR #40 Hover Barrier in Commander
Hover Barrier is the #6,058 most-played card on EDHREC, down 72 places over the last 30 days.
Hover Barrier FAQ
How much is Hover Barrier worth?
Hover Barrier is worth about $0.46 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.46 to $1.76 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Hover Barrier legal in Commander?
Yes — Hover Barrier is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Hover Barrier been reprinted?
Yes — Hover Barrier has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hover Barrier cheap?
Hover Barrier trades at about $0.46 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#6,058 on EDHREC).