Quick Answer

Departed Deckhand is a uncommon Creature — Spirit Pirate from JMP (JMP) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Departed Deckhand MTG card

Departed Deckhand

Creature — Spirit Pirate

Card Text

When this creature becomes the target of a spell, sacrifice it. This creature can't be blocked except by Spirits. {3}{U}: Another target creature you control can't be blocked this turn except by Spirits.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 JMP JMP 🎨 Zoltan Boros

Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.35
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€0.17
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Departed Deckhand? Basics

Departed Deckhand is a Creature — Spirit Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature becomes the target of a spell, sacrifice it. This creature can't be blocked except by Spirits. {3}{U}: Another target creature you control can't be blocked this turn except by Spirits."

How much mana does Departed Deckhand cost to cast? Basics

Departed Deckhand 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.

Departed Deckhand'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.

Departed Deckhand 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.

Departed Deckhand's current oracle text is: "When this creature becomes the target of a spell, sacrifice it. This creature can't be blocked except by Spirits. {3}{U}: Another target creature you control can't be blocked this turn except by Spirits."

What is the current price of Departed Deckhand? Pricing

The current market price for Departed Deckhand is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Departed Deckhand? Pricing

You can purchase Departed Deckhand 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 Departed Deckhand legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Departed Deckhand in Standard is not available.

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

Is Departed Deckhand legal in Modern? Legality

Departed Deckhand is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Departed Deckhand legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Departed Deckhand 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 Departed Deckhand legal in Pioneer? Legality

Departed Deckhand is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Departed Deckhand legal in Legacy? Legality

Departed Deckhand is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Departed Deckhand legal in Vintage? Legality

Departed Deckhand 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 Departed Deckhand legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Departed Deckhand 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 Departed Deckhand from? Details

This printing of Departed Deckhand is from JMP (JMP), with collector number 149.

Departed Deckhand may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Departed Deckhand's rarity? Details

Departed Deckhand is a uncommon card in JMP.

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

Who illustrated Departed Deckhand? Details

Departed Deckhand was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

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

What is Departed Deckhand's power and toughness? Details

Departed Deckhand 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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