Illustrated by Wayne Reynolds · Card image provided by Scryfall.
XLN 223 · rare
Hostage Taker
Creature — Human Pirate
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Collector number223
SetIxalan (XLN)
Rarityrare
Released2017-09-29
Mana cost{2}{U}{B}
Mana value4
ColoursB, U
Power / toughness2 / 3
ArtistWayne Reynolds
Oracle text
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.
Format legality
historic: legaltimeless: legalgladiator: legalpioneer: legalmodern: legallegacy: legalvintage: legalpenny: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalbrawl: legalcompetitivebrawl: legalduel: legal
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