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Instrument of the Bards
LEGENDARY ARTIFACT Rare
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms EDHREC #12,019
$0.28
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Instrument of the Bards Price Summary
Instrument of the Bards's current headline price is $0.28.
Instrument of the Bards Printings & Prices
5 printings
Instrument of the Bards has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and extended art treatments.
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Sell Instrument of the Bards: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #190a | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #190p | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #190s | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #190p | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #385 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #190 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #190 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #385 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Instrument of the Bards Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
8 printings
Instrument of the Bards has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAFR #190p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #190p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| AFR #190 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| AFR #190 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #190s | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
| PAFR #190a | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| AFR #385 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Extended Art |
| AFR #385 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Extended Art |
PAFR #190p Instrument of the Bards in Commander
Instrument of the Bards is the #12,019 most-played card on EDHREC, down 255 places over the last 30 days.
Instrument of the Bards FAQ
How much is Instrument of the Bards worth?
Instrument of the Bards is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.28 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,019 on EDHREC).