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Harbinger of the Tides
CREATURE — MERFOLK WIZARD Rare
Foundations EDHREC #11,516
$0.16
+6.7%
7 days
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Harbinger of the Tides price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.
Harbinger of the Tides Price Summary
Harbinger of the Tides's current headline price is $0.16.
Harbinger of the Tides Printings & Prices
6 printings
Harbinger of the Tides has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
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Sell Harbinger of the Tides: Buylist Offers
7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PORI #58s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #58 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #58 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C17 #85 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #306 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDT #7 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #593 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Harbinger of the Tides Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗You may cast this spell as though it had flash if you pay {2} more to cast it. (You may cast it any time you could cast an instant.)
When this creature enters, you may return target tapped creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand.
Harbinger of the Tides is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
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Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Harbinger of the Tides has been reprinted 7 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 92% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #593 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| J22 #306 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DDT #7 | 2017-10-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C17 #85 | 2017-08-25 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PORI #58s | 2015-07-17 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
| ORI #58 | 2015-07-17 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ORI #58 | 2015-07-17 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
J22 #306 
DDT #7 
C17 #85 
PORI #58s 
ORI #58 Harbinger of the Tides in Commander
Harbinger of the Tides is the #11,516 most-played card on EDHREC, down 151 places over the last 30 days.
Harbinger of the Tides FAQ
How much is Harbinger of the Tides worth?
Harbinger of the Tides is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Harbinger of the Tides legal in Commander?
Yes — Harbinger of the Tides is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Harbinger of the Tides been reprinted?
Yes — Harbinger of the Tides has been reprinted 7 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Harbinger of the Tides cheap?
Harbinger of the Tides trades at about $0.16 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,516 on EDHREC).