Quick Answer

Plasm Capture is a rare Instant from DDO (DDO) costing {G}{G}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.29 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Plasm Capture MTG card

Plasm Capture

Instant

Card Text

Counter target spell. At the beginning of your next first main phase, add X mana in any combination of colors, where X is that spell's mana value.

"Everything serves a purpose. Even you." —Vorel of the Hull Clade

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 DDO DDO 🎨 Chase Stone

Market Prices

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$0.29
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$0.49
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Plasm Capture? Basics

Plasm Capture is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target spell. At the beginning of your next first main phase, add X mana in any combination of colors, where X is that spell's mana value."

How much mana does Plasm Capture cost to cast? Basics

Plasm Capture has a mana cost of {G}{G}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, 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.

Plasm Capture's mana cost of {G}{G}{U}{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.

Plasm Capture 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.

Plasm Capture's current oracle text is: "Counter target spell. At the beginning of your next first main phase, add X mana in any combination of colors, where X is that spell's mana value."

What is the current price of Plasm Capture? Pricing

The current market price for Plasm Capture is approximately $0.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Plasm Capture? Pricing

You can purchase Plasm Capture 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 Plasm Capture legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Plasm Capture in Standard is not available.

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

Is Plasm Capture legal in Modern? Legality

Plasm Capture is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Plasm Capture legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Plasm Capture 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 Plasm Capture legal in Pioneer? Legality

Plasm Capture is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Plasm Capture legal in Legacy? Legality

Plasm Capture is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Plasm Capture legal in Vintage? Legality

Plasm Capture 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 Plasm Capture legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Plasm Capture 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 Plasm Capture from? Details

This printing of Plasm Capture is from DDO (DDO), with collector number 55.

Plasm Capture may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Plasm Capture's rarity? Details

Plasm Capture is a rare card in DDO.

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

Who illustrated Plasm Capture? Details

Plasm Capture was illustrated by Chase Stone.

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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