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Humble Defector
LTC · Tales of Middle-earth Commander #222 · Uncommon · released 2023-06-23
{1}{R}
Creature — Human Rogue
{T}: Draw two cards. Target opponent gains control of this creature. Activate only during your turn.
The few survivors were rounded up in the woods, and those who surrendered were shown to the borders.
Humble Defector is an uncommon red creature from Tales of Middle-earth Commander (2023). It has been printed 13 times across 12 sets, from 2015 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $2.01 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.37
Format legality
Where you can play Humble Defector in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (13)
Prices range from $0.11 to $2.01 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Masters 25 at $0.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fate Reforged | 104 | Uncommon | $0.12 | $0.46 |
| Commander 2016 | 129 | Uncommon | $0.17 | — |
| Masters 25 | 135 | Uncommon | $0.11 | $0.66 |
| Commander 2020 | 154 | Uncommon | $0.35 | — |
| Commander Legends | 667 | Uncommon | $0.50 | $0.98 |
| Commander Legends | 184 | Uncommon | $0.20 | $0.24 |
| Magic Online Promos | 86090 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Commander 2021 | 174 | Uncommon | $0.27 | — |
| Tales of Middle-earth Commander This page | 222 | Uncommon | $0.37 | — |
| Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander | 170 | Uncommon | $0.30 | — |
| The List | FRF-104 | Uncommon | $0.16 | — |
| Pioneer Masters | 141 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal | 30 | Mythic | $0.88 | $2.01 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2020-11-10If Humble Defector isn't on the battlefield as its ability resolves, but the target player is still a legal target, the ability will resolve. You'll draw two cards, even though the player doesn't gain control of Humble Defector.
- 2020-11-10Humble Defector's ability can be activated any time during your turn, including in response to a spell or ability.
- 2020-11-10If Humble Defector is controlled by a player other than its owner, and its controller leaves the game, the effect giving that player control of Humble Defector ends. Humble Defector will return to the control of the player still in the game who most recently controlled it.
- 2020-11-10If Humble Defector's owner leaves the game, Humble Defector humbly leaves the game along with that player.
Frequently asked questions
Is Humble Defector legal in Commander?
Yes — Humble Defector is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Humble Defector legal in?
Humble Defector is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Humble Defector been printed?
Humble Defector has been printed 13 times across 12 sets, from 2015 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Humble Defector?
The cheapest printing is Masters 25 (#135) at about $0.11.
Who illustrated Humble Defector?
This printing of Humble Defector was illustrated by Bruno Biazotto.