Quick Answer

Captive Flame is a uncommon Enchantment from DDG (DDG) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Captive Flame MTG card

Captive Flame

Enchantment

Card Text

{R}: Target creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

"Kills and cooks your food in one easy stroke."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 DDG DDG 🎨 Keith Garletts

Market Prices

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$0.14
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$0.35
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€0.09
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Captive Flame? Basics

Captive Flame is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}: Target creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Captive Flame cost to cast? Basics

Captive Flame has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Captive Flame's mana cost of {2}{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.

Captive Flame 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.

Captive Flame's current oracle text is: "{R}: Target creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Captive Flame? Pricing

The current market price for Captive Flame is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Captive Flame? Pricing

You can purchase Captive Flame 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 Captive Flame legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Captive Flame in Standard is not available.

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

Is Captive Flame legal in Modern? Legality

Captive Flame is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Captive Flame legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Captive Flame 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 Captive Flame legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Captive Flame in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Captive Flame legal in Legacy? Legality

Captive Flame is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Captive Flame legal in Vintage? Legality

Captive Flame 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 Captive Flame legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Captive Flame 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 Captive Flame from? Details

This printing of Captive Flame is from DDG (DDG), with collector number 68.

Captive Flame may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Captive Flame's rarity? Details

Captive Flame is a uncommon card in DDG.

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

Who illustrated Captive Flame? Details

Captive Flame was illustrated by Keith Garletts.

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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