Quick Answer

Hans Eriksson is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Scout from CMR (CMR) costing {2}{R}{G}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hans Eriksson MTG card

Hans Eriksson

Legendary Creature — Human Scout

Card Text

Whenever Hans Eriksson attacks, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, put it onto the battlefield tapped and attacking defending player or a planeswalker they control. Otherwise, put that card into your hand. When you put a creature card onto the battlefield this way, it fights Hans Eriksson.

"Nothing could ruin such a fine day, Saffi."

Card Stats

1/4 rare CMC: 4.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Ryan Pancoast
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Market Prices

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$0.11
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$0.19
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.10
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€0.28
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hans Eriksson? Basics

Hans Eriksson is a Legendary Creature — Human Scout card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Hans Eriksson attacks, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, put it onto the battlefield tapped and attacking defending player or a planeswalker they control. Otherwise, put that card into your hand. When you put a creature card onto the battlefield this way, it fights Hans Eriksson."

How much mana does Hans Eriksson cost to cast? Basics

Hans Eriksson has a mana cost of {2}{R}{G}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, R 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.

Hans Eriksson's mana cost of {2}{R}{G} 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.

Hans Eriksson 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.

Hans Eriksson's current oracle text is: "Whenever Hans Eriksson attacks, reveal the top card of your library. If it's a creature card, put it onto the battlefield tapped and attacking defending player or a planeswalker they control. Otherwise, put that card into your hand. When you put a creature card onto the battlefield this way, it fights Hans Eriksson."

What is the current price of Hans Eriksson? Pricing

The current market price for Hans Eriksson is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.19 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Hans Eriksson? Pricing

You can purchase Hans Eriksson 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.

Hans Eriksson normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.19

Is Hans Eriksson legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hans Eriksson in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hans Eriksson legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hans Eriksson in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hans Eriksson legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hans Eriksson 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 Hans Eriksson legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hans Eriksson in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hans Eriksson legal in Legacy? Legality

Hans Eriksson is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hans Eriksson legal in Vintage? Legality

Hans Eriksson 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 Hans Eriksson legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hans Eriksson 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 Hans Eriksson from? Details

This printing of Hans Eriksson is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 279.

Hans Eriksson may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hans Eriksson's rarity? Details

Hans Eriksson is a rare card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Hans Eriksson? Details

Hans Eriksson was illustrated by Ryan Pancoast.

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

What is Hans Eriksson's power and toughness? Details

Hans Eriksson is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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