Quick Answer

Call the Coppercoats is a rare Instant from C20 (C20) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $5.03 USD. Legal in Commander.

Call the Coppercoats MTG card

Call the Coppercoats

Instant

Card Text

Strive — This spell costs {1}{W} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Choose any number of target opponents. Create X 1/1 white Human Soldier creature tokens, where X is the number of creatures those opponents control.

When the alarm crystals flash, Drannith's finest answer the call.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 C20 C20 🎨 Cristi Balanescu
Strive

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$5.03
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Card Kingdom
$8.49
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Cardmarket
€4.12
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Cardmarket
€2.57
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Call the Coppercoats? Basics

Call the Coppercoats is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Strive — This spell costs {1}{W} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Choose any number of target opponents. Create X 1/1 white Human Soldier creature tokens, where X is the number of creatures those opponents control."

How much mana does Call the Coppercoats cost to cast? Basics

Call the Coppercoats has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Call the Coppercoats's mana cost of {2}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Call the Coppercoats has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Call the Coppercoats's current oracle text is: "Strive — This spell costs {1}{W} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Choose any number of target opponents. Create X 1/1 white Human Soldier creature tokens, where X is the number of creatures those opponents control."

What is the current price of Call the Coppercoats? Pricing

The current market price for Call the Coppercoats is approximately $5.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Call the Coppercoats? Pricing

You can purchase Call the Coppercoats from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Call the Coppercoats legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Call the Coppercoats in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Call the Coppercoats legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Call the Coppercoats in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Call the Coppercoats legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Call the Coppercoats is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Call the Coppercoats legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Call the Coppercoats in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Call the Coppercoats legal in Legacy? Legality

Call the Coppercoats is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Call the Coppercoats legal in Vintage? Legality

Call the Coppercoats is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Call the Coppercoats legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Call the Coppercoats in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Call the Coppercoats from? Details

This printing of Call the Coppercoats is from C20 (C20), with collector number 23.

Call the Coppercoats may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Call the Coppercoats's rarity? Details

Call the Coppercoats is a rare card in C20.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Call the Coppercoats? Details

Call the Coppercoats was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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