Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker is a Rare Creature — Human Pirate from Tales of Middle-earth Commander (268) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Hostage Taker suits collectors and players working on Tales of Middle-earth Commander who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Hostage Taker from Tales of Middle-earth Commander?
Hostage Taker is a Creature — Human Pirate in Tales of Middle-earth Commander numbered 268. Mana cost {2}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Hostage Taker (268) from Tales of Middle-earth Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
What is Hostage Taker worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.31 for Hostage Taker. Low and high spread runs $0.31 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.31. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Collector number 268 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Tales of Middle-earth Commander |
|---|---|
| Number | 268 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.31 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.24 |
| cardmarket | $0.24 |
| Normal | $0.31 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U |
|---|---|
| Power | 2 |
How collectible is Hostage Taker?
Hostage Taker is a Rare printing in Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Collector number 268 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Hostage Taker?
Hostage Taker lists as Creature — Human Pirate. Artist: Torgeir Fjereide. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Collector number 268 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Hostage Taker (268) from Tales of Middle-earth Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Hostage Taker is catalogued as Rare Creature — Human Pirate in Tales of Middle-earth Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.31 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.31).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{B} and type line Creature — Human Pirate help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.31 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Hostage Taker from Tales of Middle-earth Commander?
Hostage Taker is a Rare Creature — Human Pirate from Tales of Middle-earth Commander numbered 268 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Hostage Taker worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.31 for ungraded Hostage Taker. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Hostage Taker?
Hostage Taker is catalogued as Rare in Tales of Middle-earth Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Hostage Taker legal in Commander or Standard?
Hostage Taker shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Hostage Taker near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.31. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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