Scout's Warning
Scout's Warning Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Scout's Warning is $0.74 (TLE #6, Borderless), and the most expensive is $26.97 (FUT #16, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.74, down 1.3% over 7 days, down 11.9% over 30 days, down 13.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.05 (2024).
Scout's Warning Printings & Prices
Scout's Warning has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Scout's Warning: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $27.50 cash for FUT #16 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FUT #16 | Foil | $27.50 | $54.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | FUT #16 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | FUT #16 | Nonfoil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FUT #16 | Nonfoil | $0.70 | $2.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | TLE #6 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | TLE #6 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
Scout's Warning Rules Text & Legality
The next creature card you play this turn can be played as though it had flash.
Draw a card.
Scout's Warning is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Scout's Warning Rulings
- Apr 15, 2013 After Scout's Warning resolves, you can suspend a creature card in your hand any time you can cast an instant. As soon as you actually cast a creature card, you lose this capability.
- Apr 15, 2013 If you cast multiple Scout's Warnings on the same turn, they'll all apply to the very next creature spell you cast.
- Apr 15, 2013 You cannot use this effect to play Dryad Arbor during an opponent's turn.
- Apr 15, 2013 You don't choose a creature card when Scout's Warning resolves. Rather, this sets up a rule that is true for you until the turn ends or until you cast a creature card, even if you cast that creature at a time you normally could.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Scout's Warning has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLE #6 | 2025-11-21 | Mythic | Borderless | — | $2.09 | $1.71 | $1.31 |
| TLE #6 | 2025-11-21 | Mythic | Borderless | $0.57 | $0.56 | $0.74 | $0.86 |
| FUT #16 | 2007-05-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FUT #16 | 2007-05-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TLE #6 
FUT #16 Scout's Warning in Commander
Scout's Warning is the #14,341 most-played card on EDHREC, down 29 places over the last 30 days.
Scout's Warning FAQ
How much is Scout's Warning worth?
Scout's Warning is worth about $0.74 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.74 to $26.97 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Scout's Warning legal in Commander?
Yes — Scout's Warning is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Scout's Warning been reprinted?
Yes — Scout's Warning has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Scout's Warning cheap?
Scout's Warning trades at about $0.74 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,341 on EDHREC).