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Magical Hacker is a uncommon Creature — Human Gamer from UNH (UNH) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.88 USD.

Magical Hacker MTG card

Magical Hacker

Creature — Human Gamer

Card Text

{U}: Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of + with -, and vice versa, until end of turn.

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Card Stats

1/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 UNH UNH 🎨 Doug Chaffee

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$0.88
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$19.99
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magical Hacker? Basics

Magical Hacker is a Creature — Human Gamer card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}: Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of + with -, and vice versa, until end of turn."

How much mana does Magical Hacker cost to cast? Basics

Magical Hacker has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Magical Hacker's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Magical Hacker 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.

Magical Hacker's current oracle text is: "{U}: Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of + with -, and vice versa, until end of turn."

What is the current price of Magical Hacker? Pricing

The current market price for Magical Hacker is approximately $0.88 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $19.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Magical Hacker? Pricing

You can purchase Magical Hacker 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.

Magical Hacker normal: $0.88 | foil: $19.99

Is Magical Hacker legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Magical Hacker in Standard is not available.

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

Is Magical Hacker legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Magical Hacker in Modern is not available.

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

Is Magical Hacker legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Magical Hacker in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Magical Hacker legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Magical Hacker in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Magical Hacker legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Magical Hacker in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Magical Hacker legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Magical Hacker in Vintage is not available.

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 Magical Hacker legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Magical Hacker 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 Magical Hacker from? Details

This printing of Magical Hacker is from UNH (UNH), with collector number 37.

Magical Hacker may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Magical Hacker's rarity? Details

Magical Hacker is a uncommon card in UNH.

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

Who illustrated Magical Hacker? Details

Magical Hacker was illustrated by Doug Chaffee.

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

What is Magical Hacker's power and toughness? Details

Magical Hacker is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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