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Instrument of the Bards
Magic: The Gathering | Adventures in the Forgotten Realms - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 190 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Adventures in the Forgotten Realms |
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| Type | Legendary Artifact |
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About Instrument of the Bards
Instrument of the Bards from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is currently available from around $0.15. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Legendary Artifact
Mana Cost
Mana Value 1Color Identity
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At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a harmony counter on Instrument of the Bards.
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: Search your library for a creature card with mana value equal to the number of harmony counters on Instrument of the Bards, reveal it, and put it into your hand. If that card is legendary, create a Treasure token. Then shuffle.
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Card Facts
Expansion
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms
Current Floor
$0.15
Rarity
rare
Artist
Randy Gallegos
Released
July 2021
EDHREC Rank
#12,218
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Instrument of the Bards worth?
Instrument of the Bards is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.15 for Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Instrument of the Bards has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Instrument of the Bards legal in Commander?
Instrument of the Bards is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Instrument of the Bards legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Instrument of the Bards on the Reserved List?
No. Instrument of the Bards is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Instrument of the Bards in-game text?
In game, Instrument of the Bards is a Legendary Artifact with text that starts: "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a harmony counter on Instrument of the Bards.".
How popular is Instrument of the Bards in Commander decks?
Instrument of the Bards ranks #12,218 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Instrument of the Bards
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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