Forerunner of the Coalition
~$0.59 low · ~$3.67 high
Black. Creature — Human Pirate
Rivals of Ixalan #72 · Illustrated by James Ryman
Rivals of Ixalan #72 · Illustrated by James RymanWhat is Forerunner of the Coalition worth?
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Oracle text
When this creature enters, you may search your library for a Pirate card, reveal it, then shuffle and put that card on top.
Whenever another Pirate you control enters, each opponent loses 1 life.
2/2
Format legality
The only printing of Forerunner of the Coalition
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rivals of Ixalan rix #72· 2018uncommon· Cardmarket €0.42 · €2.30 foil | uncommon | $0.59 | $3.67 | €0.42€2.30 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2018
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #7,658 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- James Ryman
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Rivals of Ixalan card (#72).
072 · RIX · U · EN
- 072Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- RIXSet code for Rivals of Ixalan
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (2)
2018-01-19
In a Two-Headed Giant game, the last ability of Forerunner of the Coalition causes the opposing team to lose 2 life.
2018-01-19
If an effect refers to a “[subtype] spell” or “[subtype] card,” it refers only to a spell or card that has that subtype. For example, March of the Drowned is a card that benefits Pirates and features Pirates in its illustration, but it isn’t a Pirate card.
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