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Hardened Academic
PSOS · Secrets of Strixhaven Promos #194p · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{R}{W}
Creature — Bird Cleric
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.
"Do you think I've spent a lifetime studying war and learned nothing?"
Hardened Academic is a rare red-white creature from Secrets of Strixhaven Promos (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 2 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.51 to $1.33 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.52
USD Foil$0.67
Format legality
Where you can play Hardened Academic in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.51 to $1.33 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven at $0.51.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets of Strixhaven Promos This page | 194p | Rare | $0.61 | $0.65 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven | 351 | Rare | $1.19 | $1.33 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven | 194 | Rare | $0.51 | $0.51 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2026-03-20If multiple cards leave your graveyard at the same time, Hardened Academic's last ability will trigger only once.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hardened Academic legal in Commander?
Yes — Hardened Academic is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Hardened Academic legal in?
Hardened Academic is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Hardened Academic been printed?
Hardened Academic has been printed 3 times across 2 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Hardened Academic?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven (#194) at about $0.51.
Who illustrated Hardened Academic?
This printing of Hardened Academic was illustrated by Vincent Christiaens.