Quick Answer

Hooded Assassin is a common Creature — Human Assassin from FRF (FRF) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hooded Assassin MTG card

Hooded Assassin

Creature — Human Assassin

Card Text

When this creature enters, choose one — • Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. • Destroy target creature that was dealt damage this turn.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 3.0 FRF FRF 🎨 Matt Stewart

Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.47
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.25
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hooded Assassin? Basics

Hooded Assassin is a Creature — Human Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. • Destroy target creature that was dealt damage this turn."

How much mana does Hooded Assassin cost to cast? Basics

Hooded Assassin has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Hooded Assassin's mana cost of {2}{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.

Hooded Assassin 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.

Hooded Assassin's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. • Destroy target creature that was dealt damage this turn."

What is the current price of Hooded Assassin? Pricing

The current market price for Hooded Assassin is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.47 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Hooded Assassin? Pricing

You can purchase Hooded Assassin 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.

Hooded Assassin normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.47

Is Hooded Assassin legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hooded Assassin in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hooded Assassin legal in Modern? Legality

Hooded Assassin is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hooded Assassin legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hooded Assassin 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 Hooded Assassin legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hooded Assassin is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hooded Assassin legal in Legacy? Legality

Hooded Assassin is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hooded Assassin legal in Vintage? Legality

Hooded Assassin 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 Hooded Assassin legal in Pauper? Legality

Hooded Assassin 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 Hooded Assassin from? Details

This printing of Hooded Assassin is from FRF (FRF), with collector number 73.

Hooded Assassin may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hooded Assassin's rarity? Details

Hooded Assassin is a common card in FRF.

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

Who illustrated Hooded Assassin? Details

Hooded Assassin was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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

What is Hooded Assassin's power and toughness? Details

Hooded Assassin is a 1/2 creature.

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

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