Quick Answer

Hired Hexblade is a common Creature — Elf Warlock from AFR (AFR) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hired Hexblade MTG card

Hired Hexblade

Creature — Elf Warlock

Card Text

When this creature enters, if mana from a Treasure was spent to cast it, you draw a card and you lose 1 life.

"I'll take care of it. You just be sure to hold up your end of the deal."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 AFR AFR 🎨 Irina Nordsol

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.11
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.11
Foil
Buy
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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hired Hexblade? Basics

Hired Hexblade is a Creature — Elf Warlock card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, if mana from a Treasure was spent to cast it, you draw a card and you lose 1 life."

How much mana does Hired Hexblade cost to cast? Basics

Hired Hexblade has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Hired Hexblade's mana cost of {1}{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.

Hired Hexblade 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.

Hired Hexblade's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, if mana from a Treasure was spent to cast it, you draw a card and you lose 1 life."

What is the current price of Hired Hexblade? Pricing

The current market price for Hired Hexblade is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

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

Where can I buy Hired Hexblade? Pricing

You can purchase Hired Hexblade 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.

Hired Hexblade normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.11

Is Hired Hexblade legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hired Hexblade in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hired Hexblade legal in Modern? Legality

Hired Hexblade is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hired Hexblade legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hired Hexblade 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 Hired Hexblade legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hired Hexblade is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hired Hexblade legal in Legacy? Legality

Hired Hexblade is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hired Hexblade legal in Vintage? Legality

Hired Hexblade 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 Hired Hexblade legal in Pauper? Legality

Hired Hexblade 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 Hired Hexblade from? Details

This printing of Hired Hexblade is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 109.

Hired Hexblade may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hired Hexblade's rarity? Details

Hired Hexblade is a common card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Hired Hexblade? Details

Hired Hexblade was illustrated by Irina Nordsol.

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

What is Hired Hexblade's power and toughness? Details

Hired Hexblade is a 2/2 creature.

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

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