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Hardened Academic
CREATURE — BIRD CLERIC Rare
Secrets of Strixhaven Promos EDHREC #11,470
$0.50
-10.7%
7 days
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Hardened Academic price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.50.
Hardened Academic Price Summary
Hardened Academic's current headline price is $0.50.
Hardened Academic Printings & Prices
3 printings
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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Sell Hardened Academic: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOS #351 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #351 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #351 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #194p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PSOS #194p | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #194 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #351 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #194 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOS #194 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOS #194 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Hardened Academic Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Hardened Academic Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
4 printings
Hardened Academic has been reprinted 4 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven reprint cut the price 78% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOS #194 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SOS #194 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SOS #351 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
| SOS #351 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Extended Art | — | — | — | — |
SOS #194 Hardened Academic in Commander
Hardened Academic is the #11,470 most-played card on EDHREC, up 1,463 places over the last 30 days.
Hardened Academic FAQ
How much is Hardened Academic worth?
Hardened Academic is worth about $0.50 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.50 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,470 on EDHREC).