The Hostage Taker card (AFC-186) from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Forgotten Realms Commander subset, featuring strategic exile mechanics.
Hostage Taker
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Forgotten Realms • Commander
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The Hostage Taker card from Magic: The Gathering's 2021 Forgotten Realms Commander subset offers a unique strategic option for players and collectors alike. Identified by card number 186 and set code AFC, this Rare creature belongs to the Human Pirate type line. Designed by Wayne Reynolds, the card presents a distinct visual identity within the Forgotten Realms expansion. The card features a mana cost of {2}{U}{B} and has a mana value of 4, allowing it to enter the battlefield as a 2/3 creature. Its primary ability allows the controller to exile another target creature or artifact until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. During this time, the exiled card can be cast using mana of any type, providing flexible tactical options during gameplay. This card is a notable addition for fans of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, particularly those interested in the Commander format and the diverse creature types introduced in the Forgotten Realms series. Collectors often seek out cards like Hostage Taker to complete their sets or to appreciate the art and mechanics of specific subsets. The combination of its pirate theme and utility makes it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the franchise. Whether for gameplay or collection purposes, this card represents a specific moment in the history of Magic: The Gathering releases.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Year
2021
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
Forgotten Realms
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#186
Featured Subject
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Featured
Hostage Taker
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Wayne Reynolds
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{B}
Creature — Human Pirate
2 / 3
B, U
Card Text
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When this creature enters, exile another target creature or artifact until this creature leaves the battlefield. You may cast that card for as long as it remains exiled, and mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell.