Standard Bearer
Standard Bearer Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Standard Bearer is $0.59 (PLST #APC-18), and the most expensive is $16.64 (APC #18, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.59, down 3.3% over 7 days, up 13.5% over 30 days, up 3.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.36 (2024).
Standard Bearer Printings & Prices
Standard Bearer has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Standard Bearer: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $15.00 cash for APC #18 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | APC #18 | Foil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #18 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | APC #18 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | APC #18 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $1.29 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #APC-18 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $1.29 | 50% |
Standard Bearer Rules Text & Legality
While an opponent is choosing targets as part of casting a spell they control or activating an ability they control, that player must choose at least one Flagbearer on the battlefield if able.
Standard Bearer is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Standard Bearer has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #APC-18 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| APC #18 | 2001-06-04 | Common | Standard |
| APC #18 | 2001-06-04 | Common | Standard |
PLST #APC-18 
APC #18 Standard Bearer in Commander
Standard Bearer is the #22,577 most-played card on EDHREC, down 162 places over the last 30 days.
Standard Bearer FAQ
How much is Standard Bearer worth?
Standard Bearer is worth about $0.59 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.59 to $16.64 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Standard Bearer legal in Commander?
Yes — Standard Bearer is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Standard Bearer been reprinted?
Yes — Standard Bearer has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Standard Bearer cheap?
Standard Bearer trades at about $0.59 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#22,577 on EDHREC).