Forerunner of the Coalition
RIXRivals of Ixalan/#72/2018Uncommon
Colour IDMV 3
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.30
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.67
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.06
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.99Low $0.59▼ 25.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.67TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-09
7d▲ 17.5%30d▲ 15.5%90d▼ 18.3%
90d high
$0.92
90d low
$0.53
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.67
Rivals of Ixalan
- Up 15.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 27% below its 90 day high of $0.92.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 491% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Human Pirate
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Pirate card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever another Pirate you control enters, each opponent loses 1 life.
2 / 2
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
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.
wotc19 Jan 2018
In a Two-Headed Giant game, the last ability of Forerunner of the Coalition causes the opposing team to lose 2 life.
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About this card
Forerunner of the Coalition
Forerunner of the Coalition is a Creature — Human Pirate, with mana cost {2}{B} (mana value 3).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.67 (up 15.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Forerunner of the Coalition FAQ
How much is Forerunner of the Coalition worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Forerunner of the Coalition is $0.67. It is up 15.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.53 to $0.92.
What is the cheapest printing of Forerunner of the Coalition?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Rivals of Ixalan at $0.67 on TCGplayer.
What set was Forerunner of the Coalition first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from RIX #72, released 2018-01-19.
Is there a foil version of Forerunner of the Coalition?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.96 versus $0.67 for nonfoil, which is 491% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Forerunner of the Coalition legal in Commander?
Yes, Forerunner of the Coalition is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Forerunner of the Coalition legal in Modern?
Yes, Forerunner of the Coalition is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Forerunner of the Coalition legal in Standard?
Forerunner of the Coalition is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Forerunner of the Coalition do?
Forerunner of the Coalition is a Creature — Human Pirate with mana cost {2}{B}. Its Oracle text reads: "When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Pirate card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top. Whenever another Pirate you control enters, each opponent loses 1 life.".