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Pathmaker Initiate
CREATURE — HUMAN WIZARD Common
Battlebond EDHREC #17,679
$0.04
+0.0%
7 days
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Pathmaker Initiate Price Summary
Pathmaker Initiate's current headline price is $0.04.
Pathmaker Initiate Printings & Prices
3 printings
Pathmaker Initiate has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AKH #146 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #182 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BBD #182 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AKH #146 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #584 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #182 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Pathmaker Initiate Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗{T}: Target creature with power 2 or less can't be blocked this turn.
""The expected way through the trial is far too tedious.""
Pathmaker Initiate 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
Pathmaker Initiate Rulings
1 most recent
- Apr 18, 2017 If the creature's power is greater than 2 as the activated ability tries to resolve, the ability won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. However, if instead the creature's power is raised above 2 after the ability resolves, it still can't be blocked that turn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Pathmaker Initiate has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #584 | 2024-11-15 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| BBD #182 | 2018-06-08 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| BBD #182 | 2018-06-08 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| AKH #146 | 2017-04-28 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| AKH #146 | 2017-04-28 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
J25 #584 
AKH #146 Pathmaker Initiate in Commander
Pathmaker Initiate is the #17,679 most-played card on EDHREC, down 317 places over the last 30 days.
Pathmaker Initiate FAQ
How much is Pathmaker Initiate worth?
Pathmaker Initiate is worth about $0.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Pathmaker Initiate legal in Commander?
Yes — Pathmaker Initiate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Pathmaker Initiate been reprinted?
Yes — Pathmaker Initiate has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Pathmaker Initiate cheap?
Pathmaker Initiate trades at about $0.04 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,679 on EDHREC).