Quick Answer

Kitesail Corsair is a common Creature — Human Pirate from BBD (BBD) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Kitesail Corsair MTG card

Kitesail Corsair

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

This creature has flying as long as it's attacking.

"Why perch in the crow's nest when I can fly like the crows?"

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 BBD BBD 🎨 Greg Opalinski

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.25
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.22
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kitesail Corsair? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "This creature has flying as long as it's attacking."

How much mana does Kitesail Corsair cost to cast? Basics

Kitesail Corsair 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.

Kitesail Corsair'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.

Kitesail Corsair 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.

Kitesail Corsair's current oracle text is: "This creature has flying as long as it's attacking."

What is the current price of Kitesail Corsair? Pricing

The current market price for Kitesail Corsair is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Kitesail Corsair? Pricing

You can purchase Kitesail Corsair 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.

Kitesail Corsair normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.25

Is Kitesail Corsair legal in Standard? Legality

Kitesail Corsair is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Kitesail Corsair legal in Modern? Legality

Kitesail Corsair is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kitesail Corsair legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kitesail Corsair 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 Kitesail Corsair legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kitesail Corsair is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kitesail Corsair legal in Legacy? Legality

Kitesail Corsair is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kitesail Corsair legal in Vintage? Legality

Kitesail Corsair 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 Kitesail Corsair legal in Pauper? Legality

Kitesail Corsair 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 Kitesail Corsair from? Details

This printing of Kitesail Corsair is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 120.

Kitesail Corsair may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kitesail Corsair's rarity? Details

Kitesail Corsair is a common card in BBD.

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

Who illustrated Kitesail Corsair? Details

Kitesail Corsair was illustrated by Greg Opalinski.

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

What is Kitesail Corsair's power and toughness? Details

Kitesail Corsair is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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