Phalanx Leader
Phalanx Leader Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Phalanx Leader is $0.28 (UMA #27), and the most expensive is $0.54 (UMA #27, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.31, up 10.7% over 7 days, up 47.6% over 30 days, up 287.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.40 (2026).
Phalanx Leader Printings & Prices
Phalanx Leader has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including full art treatments.
Sell Phalanx Leader: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.30 cash for PTHS #26; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTHS #26 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $0.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #27 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | THS #26 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #27 | Nonfoil | $0.11 | $0.69 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | UMA #27 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | THS #26 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.39 | 95% |
Phalanx Leader Rules Text & Legality
Heroic — Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
Phalanx Leader is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Phalanx Leader Rulings
- Sep 15, 2013 Heroic abilities will resolve before the spell that caused them to trigger.
- Sep 15, 2013 Heroic abilities will trigger only once per spell, even if that spell targets the creature with the heroic ability multiple times.
- Sep 15, 2013 Heroic abilities won't trigger when a copy of a spell is created on the stack or when a spell's targets are changed to include a creature with a heroic ability.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Phalanx Leader has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMA #27 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| UMA #27 | 2018-12-07 | Uncommon | Standard |
| THS #26 | 2013-09-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
| THS #26 | 2013-09-27 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PTHS #26 | 2013-09-21 | Uncommon | Full Art |
UMA #27 
THS #26 
PTHS #26 Phalanx Leader in Commander
Phalanx Leader is the #11,186 most-played card on EDHREC, down 39 places over the last 30 days.
Phalanx Leader FAQ
How much is Phalanx Leader worth?
Phalanx Leader is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $0.54 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Phalanx Leader legal in Commander?
Yes — Phalanx Leader is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Phalanx Leader been reprinted?
Yes — Phalanx Leader has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Phalanx Leader cheap?
Phalanx Leader trades at about $0.31 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,186 on EDHREC).