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Hostage Taker

↑Trending Up+9.5%

Forgotten Realms Commander, 2021 · #186

Hostage Taker's Near Mint price is up 4.5% ($0.01) over the past 30 days.

Fresh· Updated Nov 3, 2026

Card Details

TypeCreature — Human Pirate

Mana Cost2UB

P/T2/3

ArtistWayne Reynolds

Card TextWhen 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

ModernPioneerCommanderLegacyVintageHistoricBrawl

inkwell Fair Value™?· NM

$0.23

moderate

+15.0% 24h+9.5% 7d

$0.20

$0.40

Condition?

NMLPMPHPDMG

9 printings — select edition

Double Masters 202…$4.00Ixalan Promos$3.40▼down 5.3%Mystery Booster 2$0.46▼down 2.1%

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Confidencemedium

Prices as ofNov 3

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Hostage Taker$0.23+9.5%

Why This Price

inkwell Estimate

Fair Value$0.23

Movement

7D Change+9.5% (+$0.02)

30D Change+4.5% (+$0.01)

Freshness

Prices as ofNov 3

Update cadenceDaily

Inkwell Fair Value$0.23NM · compare before you buy

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9 Printings

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Cheapest$0.23+9.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions▸

How much is Hostage Taker worth?

The current Near Mint price for Hostage Taker from Forgotten Realms Commander (Magic: The Gathering) is $0.23. It has increased 9.5% over the past 7 days.

What set is Hostage Taker from?

Hostage Taker is from the Forgotten Realms Commander set, released July 2021. It is a rare in Magic: The Gathering.

What rarity is Hostage Taker?

Hostage Taker is a rare card from Forgotten Realms Commander in Magic: The Gathering.

How has the price of Hostage Taker changed over the past 30 days?

Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Hostage Taker has risen 4.5% ($0.01) to $0.23.

How many printings of Hostage Taker exist?

Hostage Taker has 9 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.23 from Forgotten Realms Commander.