Longbow Archer
Longbow Archer Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Longbow Archer is $0.19 (7ED #26), and the most expensive is $6.68 (FNM #3, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.19, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 5.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.21 (2025).
Longbow Archer Printings & Prices
Longbow Archer has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Longbow Archer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.50 cash for FNM #3 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 79% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FNM #3 | Foil | $1.50 | $6.99 | 79% |
| Card Kingdom | VIS #12 | Nonfoil | $0.09 | $0.69 | 87% |
| CoolStuffInc | 6ED #30 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 7ED #26 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.39 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | 6ED #30 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.39 | 92% |
Longbow Archer Rules Text & Legality
First strike; reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.)
Longbow Archer is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Longbow Archer Rulings
- Apr 1, 2008 This card now uses the Reach keyword ability to enable the blocking of flying creatures. This works because a creature with flying can only be blocked by creatures with flying or reach.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Longbow Archer has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7ED #26★ | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 7ED #26 | 2001-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
| FNM #3 | 2000-01-01 | Rare | Standard |
| 6ED #30 | 1999-04-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| VIS #12 | 1997-02-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
7ED #26★ 
FNM #3 
6ED #30 
VIS #12 Longbow Archer in Commander
Longbow Archer is the #24,135 most-played card on EDHREC, down 265 places over the last 30 days.
Longbow Archer FAQ
How much is Longbow Archer worth?
Longbow Archer is worth about $0.19 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $0.19 to $6.68 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Longbow Archer legal in Commander?
Yes — Longbow Archer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Longbow Archer been reprinted?
Yes — Longbow Archer has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Longbow Archer cheap?
Longbow Archer trades at about $0.19 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,135 on EDHREC).