Quick Answer

Kjeldoran Skycaptain is a uncommon Creature — Human Soldier from 5ED (5ED) costing {4}{W}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Commander.

Kjeldoran Skycaptain MTG card

Kjeldoran Skycaptain

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

Flying; first strike; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)

The heartlink between soldier and steed is hatched with the aesthir struggling from its shell.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 5.0 5ED 5ED 🎨 Mark Poole
Banding First strike Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.26
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.20
Normal
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Other Printings (3 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kjeldoran Skycaptain? Basics

Kjeldoran Skycaptain is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying; first strike; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)"

How much mana does Kjeldoran Skycaptain cost to cast? Basics

Kjeldoran Skycaptain has a mana cost of {4}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Kjeldoran Skycaptain's mana cost of {4}{W} 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.

Kjeldoran Skycaptain has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Kjeldoran Skycaptain's current oracle text is: "Flying; first strike; banding (Any creatures with banding, and up to one without, can attack in a band. Bands are blocked as a group. If any creatures with banding you control are blocking or being blocked by a creature, you divide that creature's combat damage, not its controller, among any of the creatures it's being blocked by or is blocking.)"

What is the current price of Kjeldoran Skycaptain? Pricing

The current market price for Kjeldoran Skycaptain is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Kjeldoran Skycaptain? Pricing

You can purchase Kjeldoran Skycaptain 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 Kjeldoran Skycaptain legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kjeldoran Skycaptain in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kjeldoran Skycaptain legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kjeldoran Skycaptain in Modern is not available.

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

Is Kjeldoran Skycaptain legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kjeldoran Skycaptain 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 Kjeldoran Skycaptain legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kjeldoran Skycaptain in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kjeldoran Skycaptain legal in Legacy? Legality

Kjeldoran Skycaptain is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kjeldoran Skycaptain legal in Vintage? Legality

Kjeldoran Skycaptain 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 Kjeldoran Skycaptain legal in Pauper? Legality

Kjeldoran Skycaptain 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 Kjeldoran Skycaptain from? Details

This printing of Kjeldoran Skycaptain is from 5ED (5ED), with collector number 45.

Kjeldoran Skycaptain may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kjeldoran Skycaptain's rarity? Details

Kjeldoran Skycaptain is a uncommon card in 5ED.

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

Who illustrated Kjeldoran Skycaptain? Details

Kjeldoran Skycaptain was illustrated by Mark Poole.

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

What is Kjeldoran Skycaptain's power and toughness? Details

Kjeldoran Skycaptain 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.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks