Quick Answer

Courier's Capsule is a common Artifact from ALA (ALA) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Courier's Capsule MTG card

Courier's Capsule

Artifact

Card Text

{1}{U}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

In ages past, Esper couriers bore messages written on ornate scrolls. The medium has grown more sophisticated, but the principle remains the same.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Andrew Murray

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.14
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.50
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Courier's Capsule? Basics

Courier's Capsule is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}{U}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards."

How much mana does Courier's Capsule cost to cast? Basics

Courier's Capsule has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 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.

Courier's Capsule's mana cost of {1}{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.

Courier's Capsule 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.

Courier's Capsule's current oracle text is: "{1}{U}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards."

What is the current price of Courier's Capsule? Pricing

The current market price for Courier's Capsule is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Courier's Capsule? Pricing

You can purchase Courier's Capsule 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.

Courier's Capsule normal: $0.14 | foil: $0.5

Is Courier's Capsule legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Courier's Capsule in Standard is not available.

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

Is Courier's Capsule legal in Modern? Legality

Courier's Capsule is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Courier's Capsule legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Courier's Capsule 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 Courier's Capsule legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Courier's Capsule in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Courier's Capsule legal in Legacy? Legality

Courier's Capsule is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Courier's Capsule legal in Vintage? Legality

Courier's Capsule 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 Courier's Capsule legal in Pauper? Legality

Courier's Capsule 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 Courier's Capsule from? Details

This printing of Courier's Capsule is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 37.

Courier's Capsule may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Courier's Capsule's rarity? Details

Courier's Capsule is a common card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Courier's Capsule? Details

Courier's Capsule was illustrated by Andrew Murray.

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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