Sound the Trumpets
HOBThe Hobbit/#55/2026Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.10
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
$0.10TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 28.6%90d▼ 65.5%
90d high
$0.29
90d low
$0.08
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.10
The Hobbit
- Down 28.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 66% below its 90 day high of $0.29.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 160% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell. If that spell's mana value was 2 or less, recruit. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.)
Keywords
Recruit
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc29 Jun 2026
Once a spell or ability that causes you to recruit begins to resolve, no player may take any other actions until it's done. Any responses made to the spell or ability must be made before you draw, discard, and potentially create a token.
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About this card
Sound the Trumpets
Sound the Trumpets is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U}{U} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.10 (down 28.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Sound the Trumpets FAQ
How much is Sound the Trumpets worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Sound the Trumpets is $0.10. It is down 28.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.08 to $0.29.
What is the cheapest printing of Sound the Trumpets?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Hobbit at $0.10 on TCGplayer.
What set was Sound the Trumpets first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from HOB #55, released 2026-08-14.
Is there a foil version of Sound the Trumpets?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.26 versus $0.10 for nonfoil, which is 160% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Sound the Trumpets legal in Commander?
Yes, Sound the Trumpets is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sound the Trumpets legal in Modern?
Yes, Sound the Trumpets is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Sound the Trumpets legal in Standard?
Yes, Sound the Trumpets is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Sound the Trumpets do?
Sound the Trumpets is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell. If that spell's mana value was 2 or less, recruit. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, create a 1/1 white Human Soldier creature token.)".