Magic: The Gathering

Torch Courier

Guilds of Ravnica 119 • common

Set: Guilds of Ravnica
Collector number: 119
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Mark Zug
Market price: $0.28

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What it's worth

$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.14 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Torch Courier is a common card that serves as a functional tool for decks needing to grant haste to a creature in a pinch. Its ability to sacrifice itself to provide an immediate speed boost allows players to press their advantage or bypass defensive blockers during a critical turn.

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Card face

What it does

Haste

Sacrifice this creature: Another target creature gains haste until end of turn.

"Light a torch and deliver this letter" were his instructions, which he unfortunately reversed.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Torch Courier was released in 2018 as part of the Guilds of Ravnica set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents the Rakdos guild, known for their chaotic, spectacle-driven nature within the metropolitan plane of Ravnica. The card was designed as a low-cost creature intended to provide immediate aggression, reflecting the guild's focus on speed and destructive flair.

The artwork was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, who captured the frenetic energy of the character as they race through the city's underbelly. The design intent was to provide players with a functional 'haste' enabler, allowing for tactical advantages early in gameplay. Upon release, it was well-received by limited-format players for its utility in aggressive deck archetypes, serving as a quintessential example of the Rakdos guild's frantic aesthetic.

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About

About Torch Courier

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