Quick Answer

Canal Courier is a common Creature — Human Rogue from CN2 (CN2) costing {5}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Canal Courier MTG card

Canal Courier

Creature — Human Rogue

Card Text

When this creature enters, you become the monarch. Whenever this creature and another creature attack different players, this creature can't be blocked this combat.

The most effective roadways in Paliano aren't roads at all.

Card Stats

3/5 common CMC: 6.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Raymond Swanland

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
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TCGPlayer
$0.39
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.24
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canal Courier? Basics

Canal Courier is a Creature — Human Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you become the monarch. Whenever this creature and another creature attack different players, this creature can't be blocked this combat."

How much mana does Canal Courier cost to cast? Basics

Canal Courier has a mana cost of {5}{U}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Canal Courier's mana cost of {5}{U} 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.

Canal Courier has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Canal Courier's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you become the monarch. Whenever this creature and another creature attack different players, this creature can't be blocked this combat."

What is the current price of Canal Courier? Pricing

The current market price for Canal Courier is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Canal Courier? Pricing

You can purchase Canal Courier 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.

Canal Courier normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.39

Is Canal Courier legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Canal Courier in Standard is not available.

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

Is Canal Courier legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Canal Courier in Modern is not available.

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

Is Canal Courier legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Canal Courier 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 Canal Courier legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Canal Courier in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Canal Courier legal in Legacy? Legality

Canal Courier is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Canal Courier legal in Vintage? Legality

Canal Courier 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 Canal Courier legal in Pauper? Legality

Canal Courier is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Canal Courier from? Details

This printing of Canal Courier is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 28.

Canal Courier may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Canal Courier's rarity? Details

Canal Courier is a common card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Canal Courier? Details

Canal Courier was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.

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

What is Canal Courier's power and toughness? Details

Canal Courier is a 3/5 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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