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Instrument of the Bards

Magic: The Gathering | AFR Ampersand Promos - Singles

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Instrument of the Bards - Magic: The Gathering AFR Ampersand Promos trading card
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RarityR
Number190
Printed inMagic: The Gathering | AFR Ampersand Promos
Other Versions
Adventures in the Forgotten RealmsPromo Pack: Adventures in the Forgotten RealmsPrerelease Cards
TypeLegendary Artifact

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Format Legality

historic✓pioneer✓modern✓legacy✓vintage✓commander✓brawl✓
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About Instrument of the Bards

Instrument of the Bards from AFR Ampersand Promos does not have a live floor price on this page right now, but you can still review its rules text, card profile, and format signals below.

Legendary Artifact

Mana Cost

{G}Mana Value 1

Color Identity

{G}Green

Card Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, you may put a harmony counter on Instrument of the Bards.
{3}{G}, {T}: 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.

Keywords

Treasure

Card Facts

Expansion

AFR Ampersand Promos

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 does not have a live floor signal right now. Condition, variant, and demand are the biggest value drivers. 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.

Instrument of the Bards (Extended Art) from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

Instrument of the Bards from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

Instrument of the Bards from Promo Pack: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

Promo Pack: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

Instrument of the Bards from Prerelease Cards

Prerelease Cards

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