Quick Answer

Emissary of Hope is a uncommon Creature — Spirit from DST (DST) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Emissary of Hope MTG card

Emissary of Hope

Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you gain 1 life for each artifact that player controls.

Card Stats

2/1 uncommon CMC: 3.0 DST DST 🎨 rk post
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.16
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TCGPlayer
$0.52
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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Cardmarket
€0.39
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emissary of Hope? Basics

Emissary of Hope is a Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you gain 1 life for each artifact that player controls."

How much mana does Emissary of Hope cost to cast? Basics

Emissary of Hope has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Emissary of Hope's mana cost of {1}{W}{W} 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.

Emissary of Hope has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Emissary of Hope's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you gain 1 life for each artifact that player controls."

What is the current price of Emissary of Hope? Pricing

The current market price for Emissary of Hope is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.52 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Emissary of Hope? Pricing

You can purchase Emissary of Hope 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.

Emissary of Hope normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.52

Is Emissary of Hope legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Emissary of Hope in Standard is not available.

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

Is Emissary of Hope legal in Modern? Legality

Emissary of Hope is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Emissary of Hope legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Emissary of Hope 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 Emissary of Hope legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Emissary of Hope in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Emissary of Hope legal in Legacy? Legality

Emissary of Hope is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Emissary of Hope legal in Vintage? Legality

Emissary of Hope 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 Emissary of Hope legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Emissary of Hope 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 Emissary of Hope from? Details

This printing of Emissary of Hope is from DST (DST), with collector number 3.

Emissary of Hope may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Emissary of Hope's rarity? Details

Emissary of Hope is a uncommon card in DST.

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

Who illustrated Emissary of Hope? Details

Emissary of Hope was illustrated by rk post.

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

What is Emissary of Hope's power and toughness? Details

Emissary of Hope is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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