Quick Answer

He Who Hungers is a rare Legendary Creature — Spirit from CHK (CHK) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.53 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

He Who Hungers MTG card

He Who Hungers

Legendary Creature — Spirit

Card Text

Flying {1}, Sacrifice a Spirit: Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card. Activate only as a sorcery. Soulshift 4 (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value 4 or less from your graveyard to your hand.)

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 5.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Kev Walker
Flying Soulshift

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$0.53
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$2.45
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$0.79
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$10.99
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€0.39
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€2.97
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is He Who Hungers? Basics

He Who Hungers is a Legendary Creature — Spirit card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying {1}, Sacrifice a Spirit: Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card. Activate only as a sorcery. Soulshift 4 (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value 4 or less from your graveyard to your hand.)"

How much mana does He Who Hungers cost to cast? Basics

He Who Hungers has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

He Who Hungers's mana cost of {4}{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.

He Who Hungers has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

He Who Hungers's current oracle text is: "Flying {1}, Sacrifice a Spirit: Target opponent reveals their hand. You choose a card from it. That player discards that card. Activate only as a sorcery. Soulshift 4 (When this creature dies, you may return target Spirit card with mana value 4 or less from your graveyard to your hand.)"

What is the current price of He Who Hungers? Pricing

The current market price for He Who Hungers is approximately $0.53 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.45 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.39 EUR.

Where can I buy He Who Hungers? Pricing

You can purchase He Who Hungers 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.

He Who Hungers normal: $0.53 | foil: $2.45

Is He Who Hungers legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for He Who Hungers in Standard is not available.

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

Is He Who Hungers legal in Modern? Legality

He Who Hungers is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is He Who Hungers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

He Who Hungers 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 He Who Hungers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for He Who Hungers in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is He Who Hungers legal in Legacy? Legality

He Who Hungers is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is He Who Hungers legal in Vintage? Legality

He Who Hungers 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 He Who Hungers legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for He Who Hungers 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 He Who Hungers from? Details

This printing of He Who Hungers is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 114.

He Who Hungers may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is He Who Hungers's rarity? Details

He Who Hungers is a rare card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated He Who Hungers? Details

He Who Hungers was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is He Who Hungers's power and toughness? Details

He Who Hungers 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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