Quick Answer

Tax Collector is a uncommon Creature — Human Advisor from ACR (ACR) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tax Collector MTG card

Tax Collector

Creature — Human Advisor

Card Text

When this creature enters, choose one — • Tax — Until your next turn, spells your opponents cast cost {1} more to cast. • Arrest — Detain target creature an opponent controls. (Until your next turn, that creature can't attack or block and its activated abilities can't be activated.)

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 ACR ACR 🎨 Miklós Ligeti
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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.21
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tax Collector? Basics

Tax Collector is a Creature — Human Advisor card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Tax — Until your next turn, spells your opponents cast cost {1} more to cast. • Arrest — Detain target creature an opponent controls. (Until your next turn, that creature can't attack or block and its activated abilities can't be activated.)"

How much mana does Tax Collector cost to cast? Basics

Tax Collector has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Tax Collector's mana cost of {1}{W} 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.

Tax Collector has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Tax Collector's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, choose one — • Tax — Until your next turn, spells your opponents cast cost {1} more to cast. • Arrest — Detain target creature an opponent controls. (Until your next turn, that creature can't attack or block and its activated abilities can't be activated.)"

What is the current price of Tax Collector? Pricing

The current market price for Tax Collector is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Tax Collector? Pricing

You can purchase Tax Collector 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.

Tax Collector normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.2

Is Tax Collector legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tax Collector in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tax Collector legal in Modern? Legality

Tax Collector is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tax Collector legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tax Collector 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 Tax Collector legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tax Collector in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tax Collector legal in Legacy? Legality

Tax Collector is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tax Collector legal in Vintage? Legality

Tax Collector 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 Tax Collector legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tax Collector 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 Tax Collector from? Details

This printing of Tax Collector is from ACR (ACR), with collector number 9.

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

What is Tax Collector's rarity? Details

Tax Collector is a uncommon card in ACR.

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

Who illustrated Tax Collector? Details

Tax Collector was illustrated by Miklós Ligeti.

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

What is Tax Collector's power and toughness? Details

Tax Collector 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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