Alpha Authority
GTCGatecrash/#114/2013Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.49
Cardmarket€2.57
ManaPool$1.22
TCGplayer$1.79
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.40
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.49High $3.49Low $2.49▼ 28.7%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.79TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 16.7%30d▼ 24.1%90d▼ 18.6%
90d high
$2.43
90d low
$1.77
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.79
Gatecrash
- Down 24.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 26% below its 90 day high of $2.43.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 391% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature has hexproof and can't be blocked by more than one creature.
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Alpha Authority
Alpha Authority is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {1}{G} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $1.79 (down 24.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Alpha Authority FAQ
How much is Alpha Authority worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Alpha Authority is $1.79. It is down 24.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.77 to $2.43.
What is the cheapest printing of Alpha Authority?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Gatecrash at $1.79 on TCGplayer.
What set was Alpha Authority first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from GTC #114, released 2013-02-01.
Is there a foil version of Alpha Authority?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $8.79 versus $1.79 for nonfoil, which is 391% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Alpha Authority legal in Commander?
Yes, Alpha Authority is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Alpha Authority legal in Modern?
Yes, Alpha Authority is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Alpha Authority legal in Standard?
Alpha Authority is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Alpha Authority do?
Alpha Authority is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {1}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature has hexproof and can't be blocked by more than one creature.".