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Heroes' Bane
CREATURE — HYDRA Rare
Foundations EDHREC #7,925
$0.13
+0.0%
7 days
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Heroes' Bane price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.13.
Heroes' Bane Price Summary
Heroes' Bane's current headline price is $0.13.
Heroes' Bane Printings & Prices
6 printings
Heroes' Bane has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
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Sell Heroes' Bane: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JOU #126 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #166 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C20 #175 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JOU #126 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PJOU #126★ | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #639 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #175 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #166 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #IMA-166 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Heroes' Bane Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it.
{2}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is its power.
"Travelers' tales claim that hydras bite off their own heads to make themselves deadlier."
Heroes' Bane 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
Heroes' Bane Rulings
2 most recent
- Nov 8, 2024 If Heroes' Bane's power is less than 0 when its second ability resolves, X is considered to be 0.
- Nov 8, 2024 The value of X is calculated only once, as Heroes' Bane's last ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
8 printings
Heroes' Bane has been reprinted 8 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 38% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #639 | 2024-11-15 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #IMA-166 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C20 #175 | 2020-04-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| IMA #166 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| IMA #166 | 2017-11-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| JOU #126 | 2014-05-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| JOU #126 | 2014-05-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PJOU #126★ | 2014-04-26 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
PLST #IMA-166 
C20 #175 
IMA #166 
JOU #126 
PJOU #126★ Heroes' Bane in Commander
Heroes' Bane is the #7,925 most-played card on EDHREC, down 155 places over the last 30 days.
Heroes' Bane FAQ
How much is Heroes' Bane worth?
Heroes' Bane is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 2026.
Is Heroes' Bane legal in Commander?
Yes — Heroes' Bane is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Heroes' Bane been reprinted?
Yes — Heroes' Bane has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Heroes' Bane cheap?
Heroes' Bane trades at about $0.13 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,925 on EDHREC).