Scholar of New Horizons
Scholar of New Horizons Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Scholar of New Horizons is $0.33 (FIC #252), and the most expensive is $3.19 (SLD #7143, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.33, down 2.9% over 7 days, down 8.3% over 30 days, down 5.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.82 (2025).
Scholar of New Horizons Printings & Prices
Scholar of New Horizons has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil, nonfoil and surge foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Scholar of New Horizons: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $2.00 cash for SLD #7143 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #7143 | Foil | $2.00 | $7.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | BRC #6 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BRC #53 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #252 | Surge Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | BRC #6 | Nonfoil | $0.36 | $1.79 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | FIC #252 | Surge Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | FIC #252 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FIC #252 | Nonfoil | $0.04 | $0.49 | 92% |
Scholar of New Horizons Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.
{T}, Remove a counter from a permanent you control: Search your library for a Plains card and reveal it. If an opponent controls more lands than you, you may put that card onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, put it into your hand. Then shuffle.
Scholar of New Horizons is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Scholar of New Horizons Rulings
- Oct 14, 2022 You may choose to put the card into your hand rather than onto the battlefield even if an opponent controls more lands than you.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Scholar of New Horizons has been reprinted 4 times. The Final Fantasy Commander reprint cut the price 8% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIC #252 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | $0.24 | $0.24 | $0.22 | $0.35 |
| FIC #252 | 2025-12-05 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| BRC #53 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| BRC #6 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
FIC #252 
BRC #53 Scholar of New Horizons in Commander
Scholar of New Horizons is the #2,673 most-played card on EDHREC, up 21 places over the last 30 days.
Scholar of New Horizons FAQ
How much is Scholar of New Horizons worth?
Scholar of New Horizons is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.33 to $3.19 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Scholar of New Horizons legal in Commander?
Yes — Scholar of New Horizons is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Scholar of New Horizons been reprinted?
Yes — Scholar of New Horizons has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Scholar of New Horizons cheap?
Scholar of New Horizons trades at about $0.33 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.