Quick Answer

Captain Vargus Wrath is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Orc Pirate from CMR (CMR) costing {U}{R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Captain Vargus Wrath MTG card

Captain Vargus Wrath

Legendary Creature — Orc Pirate

Card Text

Whenever Captain Vargus Wrath attacks, Pirates you control get +1/+1 until end of turn for each time you've cast a commander from the command zone this game.

"To be a successful cutthroat, you have to truly enjoy the work."

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Randy Vargas

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.26
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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Cardmarket
€0.21
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 Captain Vargus Wrath? Basics

Captain Vargus Wrath is a Legendary Creature — Orc Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Captain Vargus Wrath attacks, Pirates you control get +1/+1 until end of turn for each time you've cast a commander from the command zone this game."

How much mana does Captain Vargus Wrath cost to cast? Basics

Captain Vargus Wrath has a mana cost of {U}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Captain Vargus Wrath's mana cost of {U}{R} 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.

Captain Vargus Wrath has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Captain Vargus Wrath's current oracle text is: "Whenever Captain Vargus Wrath attacks, Pirates you control get +1/+1 until end of turn for each time you've cast a commander from the command zone this game."

What is the current price of Captain Vargus Wrath? Pricing

The current market price for Captain Vargus Wrath is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.26 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Captain Vargus Wrath? Pricing

You can purchase Captain Vargus Wrath 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.

Captain Vargus Wrath normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.26

Is Captain Vargus Wrath legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Captain Vargus Wrath in Standard is not available.

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

Is Captain Vargus Wrath legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Captain Vargus Wrath in Modern is not available.

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

Is Captain Vargus Wrath legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Captain Vargus Wrath 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 Captain Vargus Wrath legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Captain Vargus Wrath in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Captain Vargus Wrath legal in Legacy? Legality

Captain Vargus Wrath is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Captain Vargus Wrath legal in Vintage? Legality

Captain Vargus Wrath 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 Captain Vargus Wrath legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Captain Vargus Wrath 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 Captain Vargus Wrath from? Details

This printing of Captain Vargus Wrath is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 273.

Captain Vargus Wrath may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Captain Vargus Wrath's rarity? Details

Captain Vargus Wrath is a uncommon card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Captain Vargus Wrath? Details

Captain Vargus Wrath was illustrated by Randy Vargas.

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

What is Captain Vargus Wrath's power and toughness? Details

Captain Vargus Wrath is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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