Hostage Taker
Creature — Human Pirate · Rare
Hostage Taker is currently worth about $0.22 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 2 copies.
When this creature enters, exile another target creature or artifact until this creature leaves the battlefield. You may cast that card for as long as it remains exiled, and mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- B · U
- Type line
- Creature — Human Pirate
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2023
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- P/T
- 2/3
Playability
#1844 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ixalan Promos | 223s | Rare | — | $3.75 |
| Double Masters 2022 | 505 | Rare | — | $3.67 |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 137 | Rare | $0.52 | — |
| Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander | 231 | Rare | $0.36 | — |
| Double Masters 2022 | 227 | Rare | $0.35 | $0.50 |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander | 268 | Rare | $0.33 | — |
| Ixalan | 223 | Rare | $0.30 | $0.96 |
| The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander | 271 | Rare | $0.26 | — |
| Forgotten Realms Commander | 186 | Rare | $0.22 | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 69987 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Ixalan Promos #223s — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $3.75 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$3.75 – $3.75 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Hostage Taker worth?
Hostage Taker is currently worth about $0.22 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.22 to $3.75 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Hostage Taker printed in?
Hostage Taker has been printed in 9 sets, including The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander, Tales of Middle-earth Commander, Mystery Booster 2, Ixalan Promos, Magic Online Promos, Double Masters 2022, and more.
Can I buy Hostage Taker on RareWell?
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Is Hostage Taker legal in Commander?
Yes — Hostage Taker is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Hostage Taker legal in Modern?
Yes — Hostage Taker is legal in Modern.
Is Hostage Taker on the Reserved List?
No — Hostage Taker is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander · Tales of Middle-earth Commander · Mystery Booster 2 · Ixalan Promos · Magic Online Promos · Double Masters 2022 · Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander · Forgotten Realms Commander · Ixalan
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