Quick Answer

Corsair Captain is a rare Creature — Human Pirate from FDN (FDN) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Corsair Captain MTG card

Corsair Captain

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

When this creature enters, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.") Other Pirates you control get +1/+1.

"Lungs full of sea air and a hold full of loot. Ah, what a life!"

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Victor Adame Minguez
Treasure

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corsair Captain? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.") Other Pirates you control get +1/+1."

How much mana does Corsair Captain cost to cast? Basics

Corsair Captain has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 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.

Corsair Captain's mana cost of {2}{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.

Corsair Captain 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.

Corsair Captain's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.") Other Pirates you control get +1/+1."

What is the current price of Corsair Captain? Pricing

The current market price for Corsair Captain is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Corsair Captain? Pricing

You can purchase Corsair Captain 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 Corsair Captain legal in Standard? Legality

Corsair Captain is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Corsair Captain legal in Modern? Legality

Corsair Captain is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Corsair Captain legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Corsair Captain 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 Corsair Captain legal in Pioneer? Legality

Corsair Captain is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Corsair Captain legal in Legacy? Legality

Corsair Captain is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Corsair Captain legal in Vintage? Legality

Corsair Captain 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 Corsair Captain legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Corsair Captain 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 Corsair Captain from? Details

This printing of Corsair Captain is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 506.

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

What is Corsair Captain's rarity? Details

Corsair Captain is a rare card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Corsair Captain? Details

Corsair Captain was illustrated by Victor Adame Minguez.

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

What is Corsair Captain's power and toughness? Details

Corsair Captain is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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