Quick Answer

Hoarder's Greed is a uncommon Sorcery from LRW (LRW) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.29 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hoarder's Greed MTG card

Hoarder's Greed

Sorcery

Card Text

You lose 2 life and draw two cards, then clash with an opponent. If you win, repeat this process. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 4.0 LRW LRW 🎨 Pete Venters
Clash

Market Prices

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$0.29
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$1.82
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$0.79
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$2.99
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€0.18
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€0.96
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hoarder's Greed? Basics

Hoarder's Greed is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You lose 2 life and draw two cards, then clash with an opponent. If you win, repeat this process. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)"

How much mana does Hoarder's Greed cost to cast? Basics

Hoarder's Greed 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.

Hoarder's Greed'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.

Hoarder's Greed 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.

Hoarder's Greed's current oracle text is: "You lose 2 life and draw two cards, then clash with an opponent. If you win, repeat this process. (Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)"

What is the current price of Hoarder's Greed? Pricing

The current market price for Hoarder's Greed is approximately $0.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.82 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Hoarder's Greed? Pricing

You can purchase Hoarder's Greed 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.

Hoarder's Greed normal: $0.29 | foil: $1.82

Is Hoarder's Greed legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hoarder's Greed in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hoarder's Greed legal in Modern? Legality

Hoarder's Greed is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hoarder's Greed legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hoarder's Greed 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 Hoarder's Greed legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hoarder's Greed in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hoarder's Greed legal in Legacy? Legality

Hoarder's Greed is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hoarder's Greed legal in Vintage? Legality

Hoarder's Greed 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 Hoarder's Greed legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hoarder's Greed 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 Hoarder's Greed from? Details

This printing of Hoarder's Greed is from LRW (LRW), with collector number 117.

Hoarder's Greed may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hoarder's Greed's rarity? Details

Hoarder's Greed is a uncommon card in LRW.

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

Who illustrated Hoarder's Greed? Details

Hoarder's Greed was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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

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