Legion's Initiative
Legion's Initiative Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Legion's Initiative is $0.83 (DGM #81), and the most expensive is $3.98 (2X2 #517, Inverted, Etched). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.77, up 359.8% over 7 days, up 333.3% over 30 days, up 354.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.77 (2026).
Legion's Initiative Printings & Prices
Legion's Initiative has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted treatments.
Sell Legion's Initiative: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.75 cash for DGM #81 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | DGM #81 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | 2X2 #517 | Etched | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #242 | Foil | $0.88 | $2.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #517 | Etched | $0.65 | $3.49 | 81% |
| Card Kingdom | DGM #81 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | $2.29 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | DGM #81 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #242 | Nonfoil | $0.23 | $1.79 | 87% |
Legion's Initiative Rules Text & Legality
Red creatures you control get +1/+0.
White creatures you control get +0/+1.
{R}{W}, Exile this enchantment: Exile all creatures you control. At the beginning of the next combat, return those cards to the battlefield under their owner's control and those creatures gain haste until end of turn.
Legion's Initiative is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Legion's Initiative Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 A creature that's both red and white will get +1/+1 from Legion's Initiative.
- Apr 15, 2013 The beginning of the next combat will happen even if the player whose turn it is doesn't intend to attack with any creatures.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Legion's Initiative has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2X2 #517 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Inverted |
| 2X2 #242 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| 2X2 #242 | 2022-07-08 | Rare | Standard |
| DGM #81 | 2013-05-03 | Mythic | Standard |
| DGM #81 | 2013-05-03 | Mythic | Standard |
2X2 #517 
DGM #81 Legion's Initiative in Commander
Legion's Initiative is the #7,100 most-played card on EDHREC, down 29 places over the last 30 days.
Legion's Initiative FAQ
How much is Legion's Initiative worth?
Legion's Initiative is worth about $3.77 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.83 to $3.98 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Legion's Initiative legal in Commander?
Yes — Legion's Initiative is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Legion's Initiative been reprinted?
Yes — Legion's Initiative has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Legion's Initiative cheap?
Legion's Initiative trades at about $3.77 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,100 on EDHREC).