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Lead by Example
INSTANT Common
Battlebond EDHREC #24,217
$0.03
+0.0%
7 days
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Lead by Example price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.03.
Lead by Example Price Summary
Lead by Example's current headline price is $0.03.
Lead by Example Printings & Prices
3 printings
Lead by Example has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Lead by Example: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | BBD #205 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #134 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #BBD-205 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #205 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | OGW #134 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Lead by Example Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Support 2. (Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to two target creatures.)
"Gideon and Nissa carved a path through the Eldrazi swarm, and their Zendikari allies charged into the fray behind them."
Lead by Example is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Lead by Example Rulings
3 most recent
- Jan 22, 2016 If a spell with support has other abilities that target creatures, those abilities and the support ability can target the same creature.
- Jan 22, 2016 Support can target a creature you don’t control.
- Jan 22, 2016 You can’t put more than one +1/+1 counter on any one target using the support action.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Lead by Example has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #BBD-205 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| BBD #205 | 2018-06-08 | Common | Standard |
| BBD #205 | 2018-06-08 | Common | Standard |
| OGW #134 | 2016-01-22 | Common | Standard |
| OGW #134 | 2016-01-22 | Common | Standard |
PLST #BBD-205 
OGW #134 Lead by Example in Commander
Lead by Example is the #24,217 most-played card on EDHREC, down 392 places over the last 30 days.
Lead by Example FAQ
How much is Lead by Example worth?
Lead by Example is worth about $0.03 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Lead by Example legal in Commander?
Yes — Lead by Example is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Lead by Example been reprinted?
Yes — Lead by Example has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lead by Example cheap?
Lead by Example trades at about $0.03 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,217 on EDHREC).