Forerunner of the Heralds
Rivals of Ixalan · #129

Forerunner of the Heralds

Forerunner of the Heralds is a Uncommon Creature — Merfolk Scout from Rivals of Ixalan (129) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.14 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $3.14
Cardmarket trend €0.31
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Forerunner of the Heralds suits collectors and players working on Rivals of Ixalan who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Forerunner of the Heralds from Rivals of Ixalan?

Forerunner of the Heralds is a Creature — Merfolk Scout in Rivals of Ixalan numbered 129. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Forerunner of the Heralds (129) from Rivals of Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Forerunner of the Heralds worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $3.14 for Forerunner of the Heralds. Low and high spread runs $3.14 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.31; foil: $3.14; Normal: $0.44. This printing is from Rivals of Ixalan. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetRivals of Ixalan
Number129
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$3.14
Cardmarket EUR€0.31
cardmarket $0.31
foil $3.14
Normal $0.44

Card stats

ColorsG
Power3

How collectible is Forerunner of the Heralds?

Forerunner of the Heralds is a Uncommon printing in Rivals of Ixalan. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Rivals of Ixalan. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Forerunner of the Heralds?

Forerunner of the Heralds lists as Creature — Merfolk Scout. Artist: Chris Seaman. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Rivals of Ixalan. Collector number 129 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Forerunner of the Heralds (129) from Rivals of Ixalan should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Forerunner of the Heralds is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Merfolk Scout in Rivals of Ixalan, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $3.14 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.31; foil: $3.14; Normal: $0.44).
  • Mana cost {3}{G} and type line Creature — Merfolk Scout help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $3.14 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Forerunner of the Heralds from Rivals of Ixalan?

Forerunner of the Heralds is a Uncommon Creature — Merfolk Scout from Rivals of Ixalan numbered 129 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Forerunner of the Heralds worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $3.14 for ungraded Forerunner of the Heralds. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Forerunner of the Heralds?

Forerunner of the Heralds is catalogued as Uncommon in Rivals of Ixalan. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Forerunner of the Heralds legal in Commander or Standard?

Forerunner of the Heralds shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Forerunner of the Heralds near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $3.14. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.