Quick Answer

Bushmeat Poacher is a common Creature — Human Soldier from GN3 (GN3) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bushmeat Poacher MTG card

Bushmeat Poacher

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

{1}, {T}, Sacrifice another creature: You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness. Draw a card.

"If you've never feasted on Zagoth terror-pig, I got the best price you'll find."

Card Stats

2/4 common CMC: 4.0 GN3 GN3 🎨 Randy Vargas

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.35
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€0.04
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bushmeat Poacher? Basics

Bushmeat Poacher is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice another creature: You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness. Draw a card."

How much mana does Bushmeat Poacher cost to cast? Basics

Bushmeat Poacher has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Bushmeat Poacher's mana cost of {3}{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.

Bushmeat Poacher has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Bushmeat Poacher's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}, Sacrifice another creature: You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Bushmeat Poacher? Pricing

The current market price for Bushmeat Poacher is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Bushmeat Poacher? Pricing

You can purchase Bushmeat Poacher 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.

Is Bushmeat Poacher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bushmeat Poacher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bushmeat Poacher legal in Modern? Legality

Bushmeat Poacher is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bushmeat Poacher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bushmeat Poacher 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 Bushmeat Poacher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bushmeat Poacher is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bushmeat Poacher legal in Legacy? Legality

Bushmeat Poacher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bushmeat Poacher legal in Vintage? Legality

Bushmeat Poacher 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 Bushmeat Poacher legal in Pauper? Legality

Bushmeat Poacher is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Bushmeat Poacher from? Details

This printing of Bushmeat Poacher is from GN3 (GN3), with collector number 44.

Bushmeat Poacher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bushmeat Poacher's rarity? Details

Bushmeat Poacher is a common card in GN3.

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

Who illustrated Bushmeat Poacher? Details

Bushmeat Poacher was illustrated by Randy Vargas.

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

What is Bushmeat Poacher's power and toughness? Details

Bushmeat Poacher is a 2/4 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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