Quick Answer

Gather Courage is a common Instant from GK1 (GK1) costing {G}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gather Courage MTG card

Gather Courage

Instant

Card Text

Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 GK1 GK1 🎨 Brian Despain
Convoke

Market Prices

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$0.16
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.12
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€0.04
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gather Courage? Basics

Gather Courage is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

How much mana does Gather Courage cost to cast? Basics

Gather Courage has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Gather Courage's mana cost of {G} 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.

Gather Courage has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Gather Courage's current oracle text is: "Convoke (Your creatures can help cast this spell. Each creature you tap while casting this spell pays for {1} or one mana of that creature's color.) Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Gather Courage? Pricing

The current market price for Gather Courage is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Gather Courage? Pricing

You can purchase Gather Courage 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 Gather Courage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gather Courage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gather Courage legal in Modern? Legality

Gather Courage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gather Courage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gather Courage 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 Gather Courage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gather Courage is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gather Courage legal in Legacy? Legality

Gather Courage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gather Courage legal in Vintage? Legality

Gather Courage 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 Gather Courage legal in Pauper? Legality

Gather Courage 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 Gather Courage from? Details

This printing of Gather Courage is from GK1 (GK1), with collector number 105.

Gather Courage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gather Courage's rarity? Details

Gather Courage is a common card in GK1.

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

Who illustrated Gather Courage? Details

Gather Courage was illustrated by Brian Despain.

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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