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Hero of the Games
Price history
Hero of the Games price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.05.
Hero of the Games Price Summary
Hero of the Games's current headline price is $0.05.
Hero of the Games Printings & Prices
Hero of the Games has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Hero of the Games: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | THB #137 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #112 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #563 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | THB #137 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 2X2 #112 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Hero of the Games Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever you cast a spell that targets this creature, creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.
Hero of the Games is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
Hero of the Games Rulings
- Jan 24, 2020 An ability that triggers when you cast a spell resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered.
- Jan 24, 2020 If you cast a spell that targets this creature multiple times, this ability triggers just once.
- Jan 24, 2020 This ability doesn't trigger if you copy a spell that targets it, or if a spell's targets are changed to target it.
- Jan 24, 2020 This effect affects only creatures you control at the time the ability resolves. Creatures you begin to control later in the turn won't get +1/+0.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hero of the Games has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #563 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #112 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| 2X2 #112 | 2022-07-08 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| THB #137 | 2020-01-24 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| THB #137 | 2020-01-24 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
J25 #563 
THB #137 Hero of the Games in Commander
Hero of the Games is the #26,336 most-played card on EDHREC, down 406 places over the last 30 days.
Hero of the Games FAQ
How much is Hero of the Games worth?
Hero of the Games is worth about $0.05 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Hero of the Games legal in Commander?
Yes — Hero of the Games is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Hero of the Games been reprinted?
Yes — Hero of the Games has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hero of the Games cheap?
Hero of the Games trades at about $0.05 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,336 on EDHREC).