Forerunner of the Heralds
RIXRivals of Ixalan/#129/2018Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.69
Cardmarket€0.38
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.29
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.11
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.69High $0.69Low $0.35▲ 16.9%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.29TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 25.6%30d▼ 14.7%90d▼ 23.7%
90d high
$0.43
90d low
$0.29
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.29
Rivals of Ixalan
- Down 14.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 33% below its 90 day high of $0.43.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1103% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Merfolk Scout
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Merfolk card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever another Merfolk you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
3 / 2
Card capabilities
CreatureTutor
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc19 Jan 2018
If an effect refers to a “[subtype] spell” or “[subtype] card,” it refers only to a spell or card that has that subtype. For example, March of the Drowned is a card that benefits Pirates and features Pirates in its illustration, but it isn’t a Pirate card.
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About this card
Forerunner of the Heralds
Forerunner of the Heralds is a Creature — Merfolk Scout, with mana cost {3}{G} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.29 (down 14.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Forerunner of the Heralds FAQ
How much is Forerunner of the Heralds worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Forerunner of the Heralds is $0.29. It is down 14.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.29 to $0.43.
What is the cheapest printing of Forerunner of the Heralds?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Rivals of Ixalan at $0.29 on TCGplayer.
What set was Forerunner of the Heralds first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RIX #129, released 2018-01-19.
Is there a foil version of Forerunner of the Heralds?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.49 versus $0.29 for nonfoil, which is 1103% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Forerunner of the Heralds legal in Commander?
Yes, Forerunner of the Heralds is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Forerunner of the Heralds legal in Modern?
Yes, Forerunner of the Heralds is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Forerunner of the Heralds legal in Standard?
Forerunner of the Heralds is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Forerunner of the Heralds do?
Forerunner of the Heralds is a Creature — Merfolk Scout with mana cost {3}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Merfolk card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top. Whenever another Merfolk you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.".