Quick Answer

Hostility is a rare Creature — Elemental Incarnation from C15 (C15) costing {3}{R}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hostility MTG card

Hostility

Creature — Elemental Incarnation

Card Text

Haste If a spell you control would deal damage to an opponent, prevent that damage. Create a 3/1 red Elemental Shaman creature token with haste for each 1 damage prevented this way. When Hostility is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library.

Card Stats

6/6 rare CMC: 6.0 C15 C15 🎨 Omar Rayyan
Haste

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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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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hostility? Basics

Hostility is a Creature — Elemental Incarnation card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste If a spell you control would deal damage to an opponent, prevent that damage. Create a 3/1 red Elemental Shaman creature token with haste for each 1 damage prevented this way. When Hostility is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library."

How much mana does Hostility cost to cast? Basics

Hostility has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires 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.

Hostility's mana cost of {3}{R}{R}{R} 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.

Hostility has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Hostility's current oracle text is: "Haste If a spell you control would deal damage to an opponent, prevent that damage. Create a 3/1 red Elemental Shaman creature token with haste for each 1 damage prevented this way. When Hostility is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library."

What is the current price of Hostility? Pricing

The current market price for Hostility is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Hostility? Pricing

You can purchase Hostility 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.

Is Hostility legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hostility in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hostility legal in Modern? Legality

Hostility is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hostility legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hostility 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 Hostility legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hostility in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hostility legal in Legacy? Legality

Hostility is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hostility legal in Vintage? Legality

Hostility 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 Hostility legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hostility 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 Hostility from? Details

This printing of Hostility is from C15 (C15), with collector number 158.

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

What is Hostility's rarity? Details

Hostility is a rare card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Hostility? Details

Hostility was illustrated by Omar Rayyan.

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

What is Hostility's power and toughness? Details

Hostility is a 6/6 creature.

Power (6) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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