Scars of the Veteran
Scars of the Veteran Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Scars of the Veteran is $0.24 (ALL #16), and the most expensive is $0.39 (CST #16). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.24, up 4.3% over 7 days, up 14.3% over 30 days, up 9.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.26 (2025).
Scars of the Veteran Printings & Prices
Scars of the Veteran has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Scars of the Veteran: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.02 cash for CST #16; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 94% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CST #16 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | ALL #16 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Scars of the Veteran Rules Text & Legality
You may exile a white card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Prevent the next 7 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. If it's a creature, put a +0/+1 counter on it for each 1 damage prevented this way at the beginning of the next end step.
Scars of the Veteran is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Scars of the Veteran has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST #16 | 2006-07-21 | Uncommon | Standard |
| ALL #16 | 1996-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard |
CST #16 
ALL #16 Scars of the Veteran in Commander
Scars of the Veteran is the #26,696 most-played card on EDHREC, down 128 places over the last 30 days.
Scars of the Veteran FAQ
How much is Scars of the Veteran worth?
Scars of the Veteran is worth about $0.24 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.24 to $0.39 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Scars of the Veteran legal in Commander?
Yes — Scars of the Veteran is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Scars of the Veteran been reprinted?
Yes — Scars of the Veteran has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Scars of the Veteran cheap?
Scars of the Veteran trades at about $0.24 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,696 on EDHREC).