Hold for Ransom
SNCStreets of New Capenna/#16/2022Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.02
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.01 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 6.3%30d▼ 6.3%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.18
90d low
$0.15
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
Streets of New Capenna
- Down 6.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 17% below its 90 day high of $0.18.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 120% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Enchantment — Aura
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature can't attack or block and has ": Hold for Ransom's controller sacrifices it and draws a card. Activate only as a sorcery."
Keywords
Enchant
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc29 Apr 2022
The ability Hold for Ransom grants to the enchanted creature can be activated only by that creature's controller, who is usually not the same player who controls Hold for Ransom.
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About this card
Hold for Ransom
Hold for Ransom is an Enchantment — Aura, with mana cost {1}{W} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (down 6.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Hold for Ransom FAQ
How much is Hold for Ransom worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Hold for Ransom is $0.15. It is down 6.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.15 to $0.18.
What is the cheapest printing of Hold for Ransom?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Streets of New Capenna at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Hold for Ransom first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SNC #16, released 2022-04-29.
Is there a foil version of Hold for Ransom?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.33 versus $0.15 for nonfoil, which is 120% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Hold for Ransom legal in Commander?
Yes, Hold for Ransom is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hold for Ransom legal in Modern?
Yes, Hold for Ransom is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Hold for Ransom legal in Standard?
Hold for Ransom is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Hold for Ransom do?
Hold for Ransom is an Enchantment — Aura with mana cost {1}{W}. Its Oracle text reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't attack or block and has "{7}: Hold for Ransom's controller sacrifices it and draws a card. Activate only as a sorcery."".