Oath of Scholars
Oath of Scholars Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Oath of Scholars is $0.34 (PLST #EXO-42), and the most expensive is $0.39 (EXO #42). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.34, up 6.3% over 7 days, up 13.3% over 30 days, up 30.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.41 (2026).
Oath of Scholars Printings & Prices
Oath of Scholars has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Oath of Scholars: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.03 cash for EXO #42; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 94% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | EXO #42 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #EXO-42 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Oath of Scholars Rules Text & Legality
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player chooses target player who has more cards in hand than they do and is their opponent. The first player may discard their hand and draw three cards.
Oath of Scholars is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Oath of Scholars Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 The ability can only target an opponent of the current player.
- Oct 1, 2009 The targeted player having more cards in their hand than the current player is a part of the targeting requirement. A player can’t be targeted by this ability unless it’s true, and the ability doesn’t resolve if it’s no longer true at that time.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Oath of Scholars has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #EXO-42 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| EXO #42 | 1998-06-15 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #EXO-42 
EXO #42 Oath of Scholars in Commander
Oath of Scholars is the #22,809 most-played card on EDHREC, down 304 places over the last 30 days.
Oath of Scholars FAQ
How much is Oath of Scholars worth?
Oath of Scholars is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.34 to $0.39 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Oath of Scholars legal in Commander?
Yes — Oath of Scholars is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Oath of Scholars been reprinted?
Yes — Oath of Scholars has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Oath of Scholars cheap?
Oath of Scholars trades at about $0.34 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,809 on EDHREC).