Quick Answer

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Soldier from PTK (PTK) costing {2}{B}{B}. Current price: $180.95 USD. Legal in Commander.

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed MTG card

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.) Sacrifice Xiahou Dun: Return target black card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 4.0 PTK PTK 🎨 Junko Taguchi
Horsemanship

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$180.95
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$299.99
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€44.50
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€120.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed? Basics

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.) Sacrifice Xiahou Dun: Return target black card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

How much mana does Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed cost to cast? Basics

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed's mana cost of {2}{B}{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.

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed's current oracle text is: "Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.) Sacrifice Xiahou Dun: Return target black card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared."

What is the current price of Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed? Pricing

The current market price for Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed is approximately $180.95 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €44.5 EUR.

Where can I buy Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed? Pricing

You can purchase Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed 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.

Is Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed in Standard is not available.

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

Is Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed in Modern is not available.

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

Is Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed 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 Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed legal in Legacy? Legality

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed legal in Vintage? Legality

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed 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 Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed 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 Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed from? Details

This printing of Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed is from PTK (PTK), with collector number 92.

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed's rarity? Details

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed is a rare card in PTK.

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

Who illustrated Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed? Details

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed was illustrated by Junko Taguchi.

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

What is Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed's power and toughness? Details

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed 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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