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Scholar of New Horizons Final Fantasy Commander MTG card
FIC #252 · Art by Allen Morris
FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander#252Rare

Scholar of New Horizons

Creature · Human Scout
TCGplayer market · FIC #252 nonfoil
$0.25 −13.8% −$0.04, 7 days
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30 days
−21.9%
EDHREC rank
#2,640 Up 7 in 30 days
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Scholar of New Horizons Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, down 13.8% over 7 days, down 21.9% over 30 days, down 24.2% over 90 days.

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Scholar of New Horizons Printings & Prices

Scholar of New Horizons has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in foil, nonfoil and surge foil finishes, including extended art treatments.

FIC set symbol, RareFIC #252
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BRC set symbol, RareBRC #6
Retro Frame
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #7143
Retro FrameSecret Lair Bonus
BRC set symbol, RareBRC #53
Extended Art

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Scholar of New Horizons Rules Text & Legality

Scholar of New Horizons

This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it.

{T}, Remove a counter from a permanent you control: Search your library for a Plains card and reveal it. If an opponent controls more lands than you, you may put that card onto the battlefield tapped. If you don't put the card onto the battlefield, put it into your hand. Then shuffle.

Scholar of New Horizons is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Scholar of New Horizons Rulings

  • Oct 14, 2022

    You may choose to put the card into your hand rather than onto the battlefield even if an opponent controls more lands than you.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Scholar of New Horizons has been reprinted 4 times. The Final Fantasy Commander reprint cut the price 8% in 30 days.

  • Nov 18, 2022BRC set symbol, RareThe Brothers' War CommanderBRC #6
  • Nov 18, 2022BRC set symbol, RareThe Brothers' War Commander · Extended ArtBRC #53
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy CommanderFIC #252
  • Dec 5, 2025FIC set symbol, RareFinal Fantasy Commander · surge foilFIC #252

Scholar of New Horizons in Commander

Scholar of New Horizons is the #2,640 most-played card on EDHREC, up 7 places over the last 30 days.

#2,640 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 7 in 30 days

Scholar of New Horizons FAQ

How much is Scholar of New Horizons worth?

Scholar of New Horizons is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Scholar of New Horizons legal in Commander?

Yes. Scholar of New Horizons is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Scholar of New Horizons been reprinted?

Yes. Scholar of New Horizons has been reprinted 4 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Scholar of New Horizons cheap?

Scholar of New Horizons trades at about $0.25; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Scholar of New Horizons?

Cards that fill a similar role include Knight of the White Orchid, Loyal Warhound, Claim Jumper.