Humble Defector (FRF #104) MTG

Humble Defector is a uncommon printing from Fate Reforged (FRF #104), a Creature — Human Rogue. Illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

Card text

{T}: Draw two cards. Target opponent gains control of this creature. Activate only during your turn.

"You were once Mardu, so your body and will are strong. Now we must train your mind."
—Houn, Jeskai elder

As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.10, foil $0.46 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.

November 10, 2020 — If 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.
November 10, 2020 — Humble Defector's ability can be activated any time during your turn, including in response to a spell or ability.
November 10, 2020 — If 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.
November 10, 2020 — If Humble Defector's owner leaves the game, Humble Defector humbly leaves the game along with that player.

Decks built with the MTGBrew AI Deck Builder that include Humble Defector:

Krenko, Mob Boss — Aggro Commander Deck — Commander · Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss
Krenko, Mob Boss — Aggro Commander Deck — Commander · Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss
Krenko, Mob Boss — Aggro Commander Deck — Commander · Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss

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