Quick Answer

Hired Poisoner is a common Creature — Human Assassin from GRN (GRN) costing {B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hired Poisoner MTG card

Hired Poisoner

Creature — Human Assassin

Card Text

Deathtouch

"They don't even feel the cut. I'm ordering a drink in a nearby tavern before anyone notices something's wrong."

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 GRN GRN 🎨 Joe Slucher
Deathtouch

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.55
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.53
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hired Poisoner? Basics

Hired Poisoner is a Creature — Human Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Deathtouch"

How much mana does Hired Poisoner cost to cast? Basics

Hired Poisoner has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Hired Poisoner's mana cost of {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.

Hired Poisoner has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Hired Poisoner's current oracle text is: "Deathtouch"

What is the current price of Hired Poisoner? Pricing

The current market price for Hired Poisoner is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.55 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Hired Poisoner? Pricing

You can purchase Hired Poisoner 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.

Hired Poisoner normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.55

Is Hired Poisoner legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hired Poisoner in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hired Poisoner legal in Modern? Legality

Hired Poisoner is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hired Poisoner legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hired Poisoner 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 Hired Poisoner legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hired Poisoner is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hired Poisoner legal in Legacy? Legality

Hired Poisoner is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hired Poisoner legal in Vintage? Legality

Hired Poisoner 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 Hired Poisoner legal in Pauper? Legality

Hired Poisoner 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 Hired Poisoner from? Details

This printing of Hired Poisoner is from GRN (GRN), with collector number 72.

Hired Poisoner may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hired Poisoner's rarity? Details

Hired Poisoner is a common card in GRN.

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

Who illustrated Hired Poisoner? Details

Hired Poisoner was illustrated by Joe Slucher.

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

What is Hired Poisoner's power and toughness? Details

Hired Poisoner is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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