Quick Answer

Crafty Cutpurse is a rare Creature — Human Pirate from C21 (C21) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.23 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Crafty Cutpurse MTG card

Crafty Cutpurse

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

Flash When this creature enters, each token that would be created under an opponent's control this turn is created under your control instead.

Possession is eleven-tenths of the pirate code.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 C21 C21 🎨 Grzegorz Rutkowski
Flash

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.23
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crafty Cutpurse? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flash When this creature enters, each token that would be created under an opponent's control this turn is created under your control instead."

How much mana does Crafty Cutpurse cost to cast? Basics

Crafty Cutpurse 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.

Crafty Cutpurse'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.

Crafty Cutpurse 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.

Crafty Cutpurse's current oracle text is: "Flash When this creature enters, each token that would be created under an opponent's control this turn is created under your control instead."

What is the current price of Crafty Cutpurse? Pricing

The current market price for Crafty Cutpurse is approximately $0.23 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Crafty Cutpurse? Pricing

You can purchase Crafty Cutpurse 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 Crafty Cutpurse legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Crafty Cutpurse in Standard is not available.

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

Is Crafty Cutpurse legal in Modern? Legality

Crafty Cutpurse is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Crafty Cutpurse legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Crafty Cutpurse 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 Crafty Cutpurse legal in Pioneer? Legality

Crafty Cutpurse is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Crafty Cutpurse legal in Legacy? Legality

Crafty Cutpurse is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Crafty Cutpurse legal in Vintage? Legality

Crafty Cutpurse 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 Crafty Cutpurse legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Crafty Cutpurse 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 Crafty Cutpurse from? Details

This printing of Crafty Cutpurse is from C21 (C21), with collector number 117.

Crafty Cutpurse may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Crafty Cutpurse's rarity? Details

Crafty Cutpurse is a rare card in C21.

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

Who illustrated Crafty Cutpurse? Details

Crafty Cutpurse was illustrated by Grzegorz Rutkowski.

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

What is Crafty Cutpurse's power and toughness? Details

Crafty Cutpurse 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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