Quick Answer

Marchesa's Emissary is a common Creature — Human Rogue from CNS (CNS) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Marchesa's Emissary MTG card

Marchesa's Emissary

Creature — Human Rogue

Card Text

Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Dethrone (Whenever this creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, put a +1/+1 counter on it.)

"The Black Rose doesn't tolerate weeds."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 CNS CNS 🎨 Tyler Jacobson
Dethrone Hexproof

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marchesa's Emissary? Basics

Marchesa's Emissary is a Creature — Human Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Dethrone (Whenever this creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, put a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

How much mana does Marchesa's Emissary cost to cast? Basics

Marchesa's Emissary has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Marchesa's Emissary's mana cost of {3}{U} 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.

Marchesa's Emissary 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.

Marchesa's Emissary's current oracle text is: "Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Dethrone (Whenever this creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, put a +1/+1 counter on it.)"

What is the current price of Marchesa's Emissary? Pricing

The current market price for Marchesa's Emissary is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Marchesa's Emissary? Pricing

You can purchase Marchesa's Emissary 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 Marchesa's Emissary legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Emissary in Standard is not available.

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

Is Marchesa's Emissary legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Emissary in Modern is not available.

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

Is Marchesa's Emissary legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Marchesa's Emissary 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 Marchesa's Emissary legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Marchesa's Emissary in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Marchesa's Emissary legal in Legacy? Legality

Marchesa's Emissary is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Marchesa's Emissary legal in Vintage? Legality

Marchesa's Emissary 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 Marchesa's Emissary legal in Pauper? Legality

Marchesa's Emissary 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 Marchesa's Emissary from? Details

This printing of Marchesa's Emissary is from CNS (CNS), with collector number 21.

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

What is Marchesa's Emissary's rarity? Details

Marchesa's Emissary is a common card in CNS.

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

Who illustrated Marchesa's Emissary? Details

Marchesa's Emissary was illustrated by Tyler Jacobson.

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

What is Marchesa's Emissary's power and toughness? Details

Marchesa's Emissary 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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