Hostage Taker
Creature — Human Pirate2/3$0.20
When this creature enters, exile another target creature or artifact until this creature leaves the battlefield. You may cast that card for as long as it remains exiled, and mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell.
Legal in Commander
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Combos 27
Hostage Taker + Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Felidar Guardian
- Infinite creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Felidar Guardian exiled by Hostage Taker
Steps
Cast Abdel Adrian from the command zone by paying {4}{W} and command tax, if applicable. When Abdel Adrian enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token. When Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield, Felidar Guardian returns from exile to the battlefield. When Felidar Guardian enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking Abdel Adrian. Abdel Adrian leaves and re-enters the battlefield, causing Hostage Taker to return from exile to the battlefield, and triggering both Hostage Taker and Abdel Adrian's abilities. Resolve the Hostage Taker trigger, exiling Felidar Guardian until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Resolve the Abdel Adrian trigger, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token. Repeat from step 3.
Hostage Taker + Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Restoration Angel
- Infinite creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Restoration Angel exiled by Hostage Taker
Steps
Cast Abdel Adrian from the command zone by paying {4}{W} and command tax, if applicable. When Abdel Adrian enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token. When Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield, Restoration Angel returns from exile to the battlefield. When Restoration Angel enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking Abdel Adrian. Abdel Adrian leaves and re-enters the battlefield, causing Hostage Taker to return from exile to the battlefield, and triggering both Hostage Taker and Abdel Adrian's abilities. Resolve the Hostage Taker trigger, exiling Restoration Angel until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Resolve the Abdel Adrian trigger, exiling Hostage Taker and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token. Repeat from step 3.
Hostage Taker + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Ashnod's Altar
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Hostage Taker. When the Hostage Taker token enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Kiki-Jiki until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Hostage Taker token, adding {C}{C}. When the Hostage Taker token dies, Kiki-Jiki is returned from exile to the battlefield. Repeat.
Hostage Taker + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Goblin Bombardment
- Infinite damage
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Hostage Taker. When the Hostage Taker token enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Kiki-Jiki until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Activate Goblin Bombardment by sacrificing the Hostage Taker token. When the Hostage Taker token dies, Kiki-Jiki is returned from exile to the battlefield. Resolve the Goblin Bombardment ability. Repeat.
Hostage Taker + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Viscera Seer
- Infinite creature LTB
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Infinite death triggers
- Infinite scry 1
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Hostage Taker. When the Hostage Taker token enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Kiki-Jiki until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing the Hostage Taker token. When the Hostage Taker token dies, Kiki-Jiki is returned from exile to the battlefield. Resolve the Viscera Seer ability. Repeat.
Hostage Taker + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Carrion Feeder
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Hostage Taker. When the Hostage Taker token enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Kiki-Jiki until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing the Hostage Taker token. When the Hostage Taker token dies, Kiki-Jiki is returned from exile to the battlefield. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability. Repeat.
Hostage Taker + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Phyrexian Altar
- Infinite colored mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Hostage Taker. When the Hostage Taker token enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Kiki-Jiki until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the Hostage Taker token, adding one mana of any color. When the Hostage Taker token dies, Kiki-Jiki is returned from exile to the battlefield. Repeat.
Hostage Taker + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Altar of Dementia
- Infinite mill
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Hostage Taker. When the Hostage Taker token enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Kiki-Jiki until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing the Hostage Taker token. When the Hostage Taker token dies, Kiki-Jiki is returned from exile to the battlefield. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability. Repeat.
Hostage Taker + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Yahenni, Undying Partisan
- Infinite creature LTB
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Infinite death triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Hostage Taker. When the Hostage Taker token enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Kiki-Jiki until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Activate Yahenni by sacrificing the Hostage Taker token. When the Hostage Taker token dies, Kiki-Jiki is returned from exile to the battlefield. Resolve the Yahenni ability. Repeat.
Hostage Taker + Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward + Icewind Stalwart
- Infinite creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Icewind Stalwart exiled by Abdel Adrian. You have enough mana to cast Hostage Taker.
Steps
Cast Hostage Taker by paying its mana cost. When Hostage Taker enters the battlefield, it triggers, exiling Abdel Adrian until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Abdel Adrian leaves the battlefield, causing Icewind Stalwart to return to the battlefield from exile. When Icewind Stalwart enters the battlefield, it triggers, blinking Hostage Taker. Hostage Taker leaves and enters the battlefield, causing Abdel Adrian to return to the battlefield from exile and triggering Abdel Adrian and Hostage Taker. Resolve the Abdel Adrian trigger, exiling Icewind Stalwart and creating a 1/1 Soldier creature token. Resolve the Hostage Taker trigger, exiling Abdel Adrian until Hostage Taker leaves the battlefield. Repeat from step 3.
Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.
Best commanders
Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.
- Yarok, the DesecratedYarok, the Desecrated copies your triggered abilities, which Hostage Taker can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Superior Spider-ManSuperior Spider-Man copies creatures, which Hostage Taker can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- The MimeoplasmThe Mimeoplasm copies creatures, which Hostage Taker can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- The Master, Formed AnewThe Master, Formed Anew copies creatures, which Hostage Taker can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Ulalek, Fused AtrocityUlalek, Fused Atrocity copies your triggered abilities, which Hostage Taker can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Ramirez DePietro, PillagerHostage Taker is a Pirate, which Ramirez DePietro, Pillager can use.
- Admiral Beckett BrassHostage Taker is a Pirate, which Admiral Beckett Brass can use.
- Admiral Brass, UnsinkableHostage Taker is a Pirate, which Admiral Brass, Unsinkable can use.
- Henry Wu, InGen GeneticistHostage Taker is a Human, which Henry Wu, InGen Geneticist can use.