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Instrument of the Bards Adventures in the Forgotten Realms MTG card
AFR #190 · Art by Randy Gallegos
AFR set symbol, RareAdventures in the Forgotten Realms#190Rare

Instrument of the Bards

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TCGplayer market · AFR #190 nonfoil
$0.32 +6.7% +$0.02, 7 days
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30 days
+3.2%
EDHREC rank
#12,244 Down 119 in 30 days
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Instrument of the Bards Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.32, up 6.7% over 7 days, up 3.2% over 30 days, flat over 90 days.

Instrument of the Bards Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Instrument of the Bards

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Instrument of the Bards in Sealed Products

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Instrument of the Bards Printings & Prices

Instrument of the Bards has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.

AFR set symbol, RareAFR #190
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AFR set symbol, RareAFR #385
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PAFR set symbol, RarePAFR #190p
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PAFR set symbol, RarePAFR #190s
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PAFR set symbol, RarePAFR #190a

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Instrument of the Bards Rules Text & Legality

Instrument of the Bards

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a harmony counter on Instrument of the Bards.

{3}{G}, {T}: Search your library for a creature card with mana value equal to the number of harmony counters on Instrument of the Bards, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If that card is legendary, create a Treasure token. Then shuffle.

Instrument of the Bards is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Instrument of the Bards has been reprinted 8 times.

  • Jul 23, 2021AFR set symbol, RareAdventures in the Forgotten Realms · Extended ArtAFR #385
  • Jul 23, 2021AFR set symbol, RareAdventures in the Forgotten Realms · Extended Art, foilAFR #385
  • Jul 23, 2021PAFR set symbol, RareAdventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos · foilPAFR #190a
  • Jul 23, 2021PAFR set symbol, RareAdventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos · Prerelease, foilPAFR #190s
  • Jul 23, 2021AFR set symbol, RareAdventures in the Forgotten RealmsAFR #190
  • Jul 23, 2021AFR set symbol, RareAdventures in the Forgotten Realms · foilAFR #190
  • Jul 23, 2021PAFR set symbol, RareAdventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos · Promo PackPAFR #190p
  • Jul 23, 2021PAFR set symbol, RareAdventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos · Promo Pack, foilPAFR #190p

Instrument of the Bards in Commander

Instrument of the Bards is the #12,244 most-played card on EDHREC, down 119 places over the last 30 days.

#12,244 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 119 in 30 days

Instrument of the Bards FAQ

How much is Instrument of the Bards worth?

Instrument of the Bards is worth about $0.32 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Instrument of the Bards legal in Commander?

Yes. Instrument of the Bards is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Instrument of the Bards been reprinted?

Yes. Instrument of the Bards has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Instrument of the Bards cheap?

Instrument of the Bards trades at about $0.32; 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,244 on EDHREC).