Luke Cage, Hero for Hire
MSCMarvel Super Heroes Commander/#696/2026Rare
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.29
Cardmarket€0.83
ManaPool$0.26
TCGplayer$0.50
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.33
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$1.43 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.29High $1.49Low $0.79▲ 30.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.50TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 4.2%30d▲ 11.1%90d▲ 8.7%
90d high
$0.61
90d low
$0.40
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.50
Marvel Super Heroes Commander
- Up 11.1% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 18% below its 90 day high of $0.61.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 492% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Mercenary Hero
Trample
At the beginning of combat on your turn, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with ", Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")
4 / 4
Keywords
TreasureTrample
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire is a Legendary Creature — Human Mercenary Hero, with mana cost {2}{R}{R} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.50 (up 11.1% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire FAQ
How much is Luke Cage, Hero for Hire worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Luke Cage, Hero for Hire is $0.50. It is up 11.1% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.40 to $0.61.
What is the cheapest printing of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Marvel Super Heroes Commander at $0.50 on TCGplayer.
What set was Luke Cage, Hero for Hire first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MSC #696, released 2026-06-26.
Is there a foil version of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.96 versus $0.50 for nonfoil, which is 492% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Luke Cage, Hero for Hire legal in Commander?
Yes, Luke Cage, Hero for Hire is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Luke Cage, Hero for Hire legal in Modern?
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Luke Cage, Hero for Hire legal in Standard?
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Luke Cage, Hero for Hire do?
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire is a Legendary Creature — Human Mercenary Hero with mana cost {2}{R}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Trample At the beginning of combat on your turn, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")".