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Spectral Bears
CREATURE — BEAR SPIRIT Uncommon
Homelands EDHREC #19,655
$0.37
+2.8%
7 days
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Spectral Bears Price Summary
Spectral Bears's current headline price is $0.37.
Spectral Bears Printings & Prices
5 printings
Spectral Bears has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Spectral Bears: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PTC #pp98 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PTC #bl98 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ATH #63 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC97 #sg98 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | HML #98 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Spectral Bears Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Whenever this creature attacks, if defending player controls no black nontoken permanents, it doesn't untap during your next untap step.
""I hear there are bears—or spirits—that guard caravans passing through the forest."
—Grulsen, abbey matron"
Spectral Bears is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Spectral Bears Rulings
1 most recent
- Aug 1, 2008 The checks for black cards is made both at the time you declare attackers and as the ability resolves. If there are any at the time attackers are declared, it won’t trigger at all. If there are any at the time it resolves, the ability will do nothing.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Spectral Bears has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATH #63 | 1998-11-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| WC97 #sg98 | 1997-08-13 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PTC #bl98 | 1996-05-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PTC #pp98 | 1996-05-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| HML #98 | 1995-10-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
ATH #63 
WC97 #sg98 
PTC #bl98 Spectral Bears in Commander
Spectral Bears is the #19,655 most-played card on EDHREC, down 113 places over the last 30 days.
Spectral Bears FAQ
How much is Spectral Bears worth?
Spectral Bears is worth about $0.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Spectral Bears legal in Commander?
Yes — Spectral Bears is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Spectral Bears been reprinted?
Yes — Spectral Bears has been reprinted 5 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Spectral Bears cheap?
Spectral Bears trades at about $0.37 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,655 on EDHREC).