Hostage Taker
Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander 231 • rare
- Set
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander
- Collector number
- 231
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Hostage Taker on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Hostage Taker was originally introduced in the 2017 set Ixalan, designed as a rare blue-black creature that reflects the flavor of pirate-themed thievery. The card allows a player to exile an opposing creature or artifact and eventually cast it for themselves, a mechanic that translates the narrative of a kidnapper securing a prize into the game's mechanical resource system.
This specific printing appears in the 2024 Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander set, which reimagined the card with new art by Wayne Reynolds. Known for his dynamic and action-oriented style, Reynolds depicts the character in the rugged, western-inspired aesthetic central to the Thunder Junction plane. The card maintains its role as a versatile utility creature, valued in Commander for its ability to neutralize threats while providing a unique tactical advantage.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Hostage Taker
Hostage Taker is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander 231 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Hostage Taker on collecto.rs?
Hostage Taker doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Hostage Taker?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Hostage Taker catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Hostage Taker is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
