Quick Answer

Cloud Pirates is a common Creature — Human Pirate from POR (POR) costing {U}. Current price: $1.73 USD. Legal in Commander.

Cloud Pirates MTG card

Cloud Pirates

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

Flying This creature can block only creatures with flying.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 POR POR 🎨 Phil Foglio
Flying

Market Prices

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$1.73
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$2.49
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€1.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cloud Pirates? Basics

Cloud Pirates is a Creature — Human Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying This creature can block only creatures with flying."

How much mana does Cloud Pirates cost to cast? Basics

Cloud Pirates has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Cloud Pirates's mana cost of {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.

Cloud Pirates has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Cloud Pirates's current oracle text is: "Flying This creature can block only creatures with flying."

What is the current price of Cloud Pirates? Pricing

The current market price for Cloud Pirates is approximately $1.73 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.18 EUR.

Where can I buy Cloud Pirates? Pricing

You can purchase Cloud Pirates 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 Cloud Pirates legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cloud Pirates in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cloud Pirates legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Cloud Pirates in Modern is not available.

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

Is Cloud Pirates legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cloud Pirates 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 Cloud Pirates legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Cloud Pirates in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Cloud Pirates legal in Legacy? Legality

Cloud Pirates is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cloud Pirates legal in Vintage? Legality

Cloud Pirates 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 Cloud Pirates legal in Pauper? Legality

Cloud Pirates 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 Cloud Pirates from? Details

This printing of Cloud Pirates is from POR (POR), with collector number 46.

Cloud Pirates may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cloud Pirates's rarity? Details

Cloud Pirates is a common card in POR.

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

Who illustrated Cloud Pirates? Details

Cloud Pirates was illustrated by Phil Foglio.

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

What is Cloud Pirates's power and toughness? Details

Cloud Pirates 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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