Hardened Academic
Magic: The Gathering | Secrets of Strixhaven - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 194 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Secrets of Strixhaven |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 13 items |
| From | $0.47 |
| Type | Creature — Bird Cleric |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.49 | 3 | ||
NMFoil | $0.51 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.86 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.99 | 1 | ||
LP | $0.99 | 1 | ||
NMFoil | $1.50 | 1 | ||
LP | $6.30 | 3 | ||
NM | $0.47 | 1 | Unavailable |
About Hardened Academic
Hardened Academic from Secrets of Strixhaven is currently available from around $0.37. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Mana Value 2Color Identity
RedWhitePower / Toughness
Card Text
Flying, haste
Discard a card: This creature gains lifelink until end of turn.
Whenever one or more cards leave your graveyard, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control.
Flavor Text
"Do you think I've spent a lifetime studying war and learned nothing?"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Hardened Academic worth?
Hardened Academic is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.37 for Secrets of Strixhaven. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Hardened Academic has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Hardened Academic legal in Commander?
Hardened Academic is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Hardened Academic 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 Hardened Academic on the Reserved List?
No. Hardened Academic is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Hardened Academic in-game text?
In game, Hardened Academic is a Creature — Bird Cleric with text that starts: "Flying, haste".
How popular is Hardened Academic in Commander decks?
Hardened Academic ranks #12,933 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Hardened Academic
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Hardened Academic legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.