
Instrument of the Bards
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- +3.2%
- EDHREC rank
- #12,244 Down 119 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy AFR #190 nonfoil
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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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Reprints in this period
Instrument of the Bards price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.32.
Where to Buy and Sell Instrument of the Bards
Every market we track for AFR #190 nonfoil on one line. The gray band is what you give up selling to a store instead of buying at market.
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.
Sell Instrument of the Bards: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #190a | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #190p | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #190p | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #190s | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | AFR #385 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | AFR #385 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | AFR #190 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | AFR #190 | Nonfoil |
Instrument of the Bards Rules Text & Legality
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.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PioneerLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Instrument of the Bards has been reprinted 8 times.
- Jul 23, 2021Adventures in the Forgotten Realms · Extended ArtAFR #385
- Jul 23, 2021Adventures in the Forgotten Realms · Extended Art, foilAFR #385
- Jul 23, 2021Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos · foilPAFR #190a
- Jul 23, 2021Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos · Prerelease, foilPAFR #190s
- Jul 23, 2021Adventures in the Forgotten RealmsAFR #190
- Jul 23, 2021Adventures in the Forgotten Realms · foilAFR #190
- Jul 23, 2021Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Promos · Promo PackPAFR #190p
- Jul 23, 2021Adventures 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.
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).