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Aven Heartstabber is a rare Creature — Bird Assassin from PSNC (PSNC) costing {U}{B}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Aven Heartstabber MTG card

Aven Heartstabber

Creature — Bird Assassin

Card Text

Flying As long as there are five or more mana values among cards in your graveyard, this creature gets +2/+2 and has deathtouch. When this creature dies, mill two cards, then draw a card.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 2.0 PSNC PSNC 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott
Flying Mill

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.28
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TCGPlayer
$0.46
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aven Heartstabber? Basics

Aven Heartstabber is a Creature — Bird Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying As long as there are five or more mana values among cards in your graveyard, this creature gets +2/+2 and has deathtouch. When this creature dies, mill two cards, then draw a card."

How much mana does Aven Heartstabber cost to cast? Basics

Aven Heartstabber has a mana cost of {U}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Aven Heartstabber's mana cost of {U}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Aven Heartstabber has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Aven Heartstabber's current oracle text is: "Flying As long as there are five or more mana values among cards in your graveyard, this creature gets +2/+2 and has deathtouch. When this creature dies, mill two cards, then draw a card."

What is the current price of Aven Heartstabber? Pricing

The current market price for Aven Heartstabber is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.46 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Aven Heartstabber? Pricing

You can purchase Aven Heartstabber from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Aven Heartstabber normal: $0.28 | foil: $0.46

Is Aven Heartstabber legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Aven Heartstabber in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Aven Heartstabber legal in Modern? Legality

Aven Heartstabber is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Aven Heartstabber legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Aven Heartstabber is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Aven Heartstabber legal in Pioneer? Legality

Aven Heartstabber is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Aven Heartstabber legal in Legacy? Legality

Aven Heartstabber is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Aven Heartstabber legal in Vintage? Legality

Aven Heartstabber is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Aven Heartstabber legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Aven Heartstabber in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Aven Heartstabber from? Details

This printing of Aven Heartstabber is from PSNC (PSNC), with collector number 166p.

Aven Heartstabber may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Aven Heartstabber's rarity? Details

Aven Heartstabber is a rare card in PSNC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Aven Heartstabber? Details

Aven Heartstabber was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Aven Heartstabber's power and toughness? Details

Aven Heartstabber is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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