Quick Answer

Fishing Gear is a rare Artifact — Equipment from FIC (FIC) costing {3}. Current price: $13.61 USD.

Fishing Gear MTG card

Fishing Gear

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of that player's library. If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield under your control. If you don't, create a 1/1 blue Fish creature token. Equip {2}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 FIC FIC 🎨 Winona Nelson
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fishing Gear? Basics

Fishing Gear is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of that player's library. If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield under your control. If you don't, create a 1/1 blue Fish creature token. Equip {2}"

How much mana does Fishing Gear cost to cast? Basics

Fishing Gear has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Fishing Gear's mana cost of {3} 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.

Fishing Gear 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.

Fishing Gear's current oracle text is: "Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of that player's library. If it's a permanent card, you may put it onto the battlefield under your control. If you don't, create a 1/1 blue Fish creature token. Equip {2}"

What is the current price of Fishing Gear? Pricing

The current market price for Fishing Gear is approximately $13.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $14.01 USD.

Where can I buy Fishing Gear? Pricing

You can purchase Fishing Gear 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.

Fishing Gear normal: $13.61 | foil: $14.01

Is Fishing Gear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fishing Gear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fishing Gear legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Fishing Gear in Modern is not available.

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

Is Fishing Gear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Fishing Gear in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Fishing Gear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fishing Gear in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fishing Gear legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Fishing Gear in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Fishing Gear legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Fishing Gear in Vintage is not available.

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 Fishing Gear legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fishing Gear 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 Fishing Gear from? Details

This printing of Fishing Gear is from FIC (FIC), with collector number 461.

Fishing Gear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fishing Gear's rarity? Details

Fishing Gear is a rare card in FIC.

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

Who illustrated Fishing Gear? Details

Fishing Gear was illustrated by Winona Nelson.

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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