Quick Answer

Kukemssa Pirates is a rare Creature — Human Pirate from MIR (MIR) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $1.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Kukemssa Pirates MTG card

Kukemssa Pirates

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may gain control of target artifact defending player controls. If you do, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn.

". . . pirates gambled with a djinn and lost the thing more dear than gold." —"Love Song of Night and Day"

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 4.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Jock

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kukemssa Pirates? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may gain control of target artifact defending player controls. If you do, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn."

How much mana does Kukemssa Pirates cost to cast? Basics

Kukemssa Pirates has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Kukemssa Pirates's mana cost of {3}{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.

Kukemssa Pirates has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Kukemssa Pirates's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may gain control of target artifact defending player controls. If you do, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn."

What is the current price of Kukemssa Pirates? Pricing

The current market price for Kukemssa Pirates is approximately $1.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Kukemssa Pirates? Pricing

You can purchase Kukemssa Pirates 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 Kukemssa Pirates legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kukemssa Pirates in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kukemssa Pirates legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kukemssa Pirates in Modern is not available.

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

Is Kukemssa Pirates legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kukemssa Pirates 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 Kukemssa Pirates legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kukemssa Pirates in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kukemssa Pirates legal in Legacy? Legality

Kukemssa Pirates is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kukemssa Pirates legal in Vintage? Legality

Kukemssa Pirates 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 Kukemssa Pirates legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kukemssa Pirates 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 Kukemssa Pirates from? Details

This printing of Kukemssa Pirates is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 71.

Kukemssa Pirates may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kukemssa Pirates's rarity? Details

Kukemssa Pirates is a rare card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Kukemssa Pirates? Details

Kukemssa Pirates was illustrated by Jock.

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

What is Kukemssa Pirates's power and toughness? Details

Kukemssa Pirates 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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