Grim Hireling
Grim Hireling is a Rare Creature — Tiefling Rogue from Secret Lair Drop (2493) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $17.02 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Grim Hireling suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Grim Hireling from Secret Lair Drop?
Grim Hireling is a Creature — Tiefling Rogue in Secret Lair Drop numbered 2493. Mana cost {3}{B}. Color identity: B. Grim Hireling (2493) from Secret Lair Drop should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop.
What is Grim Hireling worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $17.02 for Grim Hireling. Low and high spread runs $17.02 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $13.10; foil: $17.02; Normal: $14.84. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2493 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 2493 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $17.02 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €13.10 |
| cardmarket | $13.10 |
| foil | $17.02 |
| Normal | $14.84 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|---|
| Power | 3 |
How collectible is Grim Hireling?
Grim Hireling is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Drop. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2493 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Grim Hireling?
Grim Hireling lists as Creature — Tiefling Rogue with keywords Treasure. Artist: Jon Vermilyea. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 2493 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Grim Hireling (2493) from Secret Lair Drop should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Grim Hireling is catalogued as Rare Creature — Tiefling Rogue in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $17.02 across finishes (cardmarket: $13.10; foil: $17.02; Normal: $14.84).
- Mana cost {3}{B} and type line Creature — Tiefling Rogue help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $17.02 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Grim Hireling from Secret Lair Drop?
Grim Hireling is a Rare Creature — Tiefling Rogue from Secret Lair Drop numbered 2493 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Grim Hireling worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $17.02 for ungraded Grim Hireling. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Grim Hireling?
Grim Hireling is catalogued as Rare in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Grim Hireling legal in Commander or Standard?
Grim Hireling shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Grim Hireling near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $17.02. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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