Inspiring Bard
AFRAdventures in the Forgotten Realms/#189/2021Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 7.1%30d▼ 6.3%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.18
90d low
$0.13
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
- Down 6.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 17% below its 90 day high of $0.18.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 67% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Elf Bard
When this creature enters, choose one —
• Bardic Inspiration — Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.
• Song of Rest — You gain 3 life.
3 / 3
Card capabilities
CreatureLife gain
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
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About this card
Inspiring Bard
Inspiring Bard is a Creature — Elf Bard, with mana cost {3}{G} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (down 6.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Inspiring Bard FAQ
How much is Inspiring Bard worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Inspiring Bard is $0.15. It is down 6.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.13 to $0.18.
What is the cheapest printing of Inspiring Bard?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Inspiring Bard first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from AFR #189, released 2021-07-23.
Is there a foil version of Inspiring Bard?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.25 versus $0.15 for nonfoil, which is 67% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Inspiring Bard legal in Commander?
Yes, Inspiring Bard is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Inspiring Bard legal in Modern?
Yes, Inspiring Bard is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Inspiring Bard legal in Standard?
Inspiring Bard is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Inspiring Bard do?
Inspiring Bard is a Creature — Elf Bard with mana cost {3}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Bardic Inspiration — Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. • Song of Rest — You gain 3 life.".