Quick Answer

Jacob Frye is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Assassin from ACR (ACR) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Jacob Frye MTG card

Jacob Frye

Legendary Creature — Human Assassin

Card Text

Partner with Evie Frye (When this creature enters, target player may put Evie into their hand from their library, then shuffle.) Whenever one or more Assassins you control deal combat damage to a player, exile up to one target Assassin card or card with freerunning from your graveyard. If you do, copy it. You may cast the copy.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 3.0 ACR ACR 🎨 Lie Setiawan
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Market Prices

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$0.21
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$0.26
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$0.49
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$0.49
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€0.26
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€0.34
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jacob Frye? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Partner with Evie Frye (When this creature enters, target player may put Evie into their hand from their library, then shuffle.) Whenever one or more Assassins you control deal combat damage to a player, exile up to one target Assassin card or card with freerunning from your graveyard. If you do, copy it. You may cast the copy."

How much mana does Jacob Frye cost to cast? Basics

Jacob Frye 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.

Jacob Frye'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.

Jacob Frye 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.

Jacob Frye's current oracle text is: "Partner with Evie Frye (When this creature enters, target player may put Evie into their hand from their library, then shuffle.) Whenever one or more Assassins you control deal combat damage to a player, exile up to one target Assassin card or card with freerunning from your graveyard. If you do, copy it. You may cast the copy."

What is the current price of Jacob Frye? Pricing

The current market price for Jacob Frye is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Jacob Frye? Pricing

You can purchase Jacob Frye 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.

Jacob Frye normal: $0.21 | foil: $0.26

Is Jacob Frye legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Jacob Frye in Standard is not available.

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

Is Jacob Frye legal in Modern? Legality

Jacob Frye is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Jacob Frye legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Jacob Frye 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 Jacob Frye legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Jacob Frye in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Jacob Frye legal in Legacy? Legality

Jacob Frye is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Jacob Frye legal in Vintage? Legality

Jacob Frye 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 Jacob Frye legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Jacob Frye 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 Jacob Frye from? Details

This printing of Jacob Frye is from ACR (ACR), with collector number 27.

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

What is Jacob Frye's rarity? Details

Jacob Frye is a rare card in ACR.

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

Who illustrated Jacob Frye? Details

Jacob Frye was illustrated by Lie Setiawan.

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

What is Jacob Frye's power and toughness? Details

Jacob Frye is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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