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Teach by Example
INSTANT Uncommon
Foundations EDHREC #7,708
$0.09
+0.0%
7 days
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Teach by Example price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.09.
Teach by Example Price Summary
Teach by Example's current headline price is $0.09.
Teach by Example Printings & Prices
2 printings
Teach by Example has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Teach by Example: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STX #241 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STX #241 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #666 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Teach by Example Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗({U/R} can be paid with either {U} or {R}.)
When you next cast an instant or sorcery spell this turn, copy that spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.
""Learning to imitate a master is the first step in becoming one."
—Uvilda, Prismari dean"
Teach by Example is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Teach by Example Rulings
5 most recent
- Nov 8, 2024 After Teach by Example resolves, the next instant or sorcery spell you cast that turn will be copied whether or not it has targets.
- Nov 8, 2024 If the copied spell divides damage or distributes counters among a number of targets, the division and number of targets can't be changed. If you choose new targets, you must choose the same number of targets.
- Nov 8, 2024 If the spell has any targets, the copy will have the same targets unless you choose new ones. You may change any number of the targets, including all of them or none of them. The new targets must be legal.
- Nov 8, 2024 If the spell that's copied has an X whose value was determined as it was cast, the copy will have the same value of X.
- Nov 8, 2024 If the spell that's copied is modal (that is, it says "Choose one —" or the like), the copy will have the same mode or modes. You can't choose different ones.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Teach by Example has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #666 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| STX #241 | 2021-04-23 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
| STX #241 | 2021-04-23 | Common | Standard | — | — | — |
STX #241 Teach by Example in Commander
Teach by Example is the #7,708 most-played card on EDHREC, down 122 places over the last 30 days.
Teach by Example FAQ
How much is Teach by Example worth?
Teach by Example is worth about $0.09 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Teach by Example legal in Commander?
Yes — Teach by Example is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Teach by Example been reprinted?
Yes — Teach by Example has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Teach by Example cheap?
Teach by Example trades at about $0.09 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,708 on EDHREC).