Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil/nonfoil near parity suggests competitive demand.
About This Card
Hardened Academic is a rare creature from Secrets of Strixhaven. Currently $0.96 ($0.99 foil).
Released April 2026 as part of Secrets of Strixhaven (expansion set). Click through to Secrets of Strixhaven for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil and nonfoil at near-parity ($0.96 vs $0.99) — typical of cards with primarily competitive demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hardened Academic a good MTG investment?
Hardened Academic is a rare from Secrets of Strixhaven currently at $0.96. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Hardened Academic?
Hardened Academic from Secrets of Strixhaven is currently $0.96 for nonfoil and $0.99 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Hardened Academic's mana cost?
Hardened Academic's mana cost (casting cost) is RW ({R}{W}). See Hardened Academic's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Hardened Academic?
At $0.96, Hardened Academic is a rare with Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Hardened Academic?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Hardened Academic good in Commander (EDH)?
Hardened Academic is ranked #13852 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Hardened Academic legal in?
Hardened Academic is tournament-legal in Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of Hardened Academic
Is Hardened Academic going up or down?
At $0.96, daily moves for Hardened Academic are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Hardened Academic worth buying?
Hardened Academic is currently priced at $0.96. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Hardened Academic reprint risk
Hardened Academic can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Hardened Academic price history
SpellBook has tracked Hardened Academic since its 2026 release in Secrets of Strixhaven across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #13852 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.