Hostage Taker · Ixalan
Creature — Human Pirate · Rare · #223
The Ixalan printing of Hostage Taker is worth about $0.30 ($0.96 in foil), tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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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Price intelligence
Ixalan #223 — every source we track.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.96 | $0.30 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$0.30 – $0.96 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Hostage Taker from Ixalan worth?
The Ixalan printing of Hostage Taker is currently worth about $0.30 nonfoil / $0.96 foil, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Is Hostage Taker printed in other sets?
Yes — besides Ixalan, Hostage Taker appears in 8 other sets, including The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander, Tales of Middle-earth Commander, Mystery Booster 2, Ixalan Promos, Magic Online Promos, and more. Compare every printing on the main Hostage Taker page.
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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.
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