Quick Answer

Capture Sphere is a common Enchantment — Aura from 2X2 (2X2) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Capture Sphere MTG card

Capture Sphere

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 2X2 2X2 🎨 Mark Behm
Enchant Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.13
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.05
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capture Sphere? Basics

Capture Sphere is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

How much mana does Capture Sphere cost to cast? Basics

Capture Sphere has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Capture Sphere's mana cost of {3}{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.

Capture Sphere has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Capture Sphere's current oracle text is: "Flash (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant.) Enchant creature When this Aura enters, tap enchanted creature. Enchanted creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step."

What is the current price of Capture Sphere? Pricing

The current market price for Capture Sphere is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.13 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Capture Sphere? Pricing

You can purchase Capture Sphere 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.

Capture Sphere normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.13

Is Capture Sphere legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Capture Sphere in Standard is not available.

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

Is Capture Sphere legal in Modern? Legality

Capture Sphere is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Capture Sphere legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Capture Sphere 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 Capture Sphere legal in Pioneer? Legality

Capture Sphere is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Capture Sphere legal in Legacy? Legality

Capture Sphere is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Capture Sphere legal in Vintage? Legality

Capture Sphere 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 Capture Sphere legal in Pauper? Legality

Capture Sphere 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 Capture Sphere from? Details

This printing of Capture Sphere is from 2X2 (2X2), with collector number 42.

Capture Sphere may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Capture Sphere's rarity? Details

Capture Sphere is a common card in 2X2.

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

Who illustrated Capture Sphere? Details

Capture Sphere was illustrated by Mark Behm.

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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