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Hardened Academic Secrets of Strixhaven MTG card
SOS #194 · Art by Vincent Christiaens
SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven#194Rare

Hardened Academic

Creature · Bird ClericFlying, Haste
TCGplayer market · SOS #194 nonfoil
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#10,777 Up 418 in 30 days
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Hardened Academic Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.41, flat over 7 days, down 14.6% over 30 days, down 16.3% over 90 days.

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Hardened Academic Printings & Prices

Hardened Academic has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack and extended art treatments.

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Hardened Academic Rules Text & Legality

Hardened Academic

Flying, haste

Discard a card: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn.

Whenever one or more cards leave your graveyard, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control.

"Do you think I've spent a lifetime studying war and learned nothing?"

Hardened Academic is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Hardened Academic Rulings

  • Mar 20, 2026

    If multiple cards leave your graveyard at the same time, Hardened Academic's last ability will trigger only once.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Hardened Academic has been reprinted 4 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven reprint cut the price 78% in 30 days.

  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven · Extended Art, foilSOS #351
  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven · Extended ArtSOS #351
  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven · foilSOS #194
  • Apr 24, 2026SOS set symbol, RareSecrets of StrixhavenSOS #194

Hardened Academic in Commander

Hardened Academic is the #10,777 most-played card on EDHREC, up 418 places over the last 30 days.

#10,777 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 418 in 30 days

Hardened Academic FAQ

How much is Hardened Academic worth?

Hardened Academic is worth about $0.41 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Hardened Academic legal in Commander?

Yes. Hardened Academic is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Hardened Academic been reprinted?

Yes. Hardened Academic has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Hardened Academic cheap?

Hardened Academic trades at about $0.41; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,777 on EDHREC).