Quick Answer

Search Party Captain is a common Creature — Human Soldier from DBL (DBL) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.17 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Search Party Captain MTG card

Search Party Captain

Creature — Human Soldier

Card Text

This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you attacked with this turn. When this creature enters, draw a card.

"Werewolves leave messy trails. Easy to follow. Hard to forget."

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 4.0 DBL DBL 🎨 Mike Bierek

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.17
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TCGPlayer
$0.41
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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Cardmarket
€0.20
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Search Party Captain? Basics

Search Party Captain is a Creature — Human Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you attacked with this turn. When this creature enters, draw a card."

How much mana does Search Party Captain cost to cast? Basics

Search Party Captain has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 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.

Search Party Captain's mana cost of {3}{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.

Search Party Captain 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.

Search Party Captain's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you attacked with this turn. When this creature enters, draw a card."

What is the current price of Search Party Captain? Pricing

The current market price for Search Party Captain is approximately $0.17 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Search Party Captain? Pricing

You can purchase Search Party Captain 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.

Search Party Captain normal: $0.17 | foil: $0.41

Is Search Party Captain legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Search Party Captain in Standard is not available.

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

Is Search Party Captain legal in Modern? Legality

Search Party Captain is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Search Party Captain legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Search Party Captain 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 Search Party Captain legal in Pioneer? Legality

Search Party Captain is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Search Party Captain legal in Legacy? Legality

Search Party Captain is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Search Party Captain legal in Vintage? Legality

Search Party Captain 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 Search Party Captain legal in Pauper? Legality

Search Party Captain 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 Search Party Captain from? Details

This printing of Search Party Captain is from DBL (DBL), with collector number 32.

Search Party Captain may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Search Party Captain's rarity? Details

Search Party Captain is a common card in DBL.

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

Who illustrated Search Party Captain? Details

Search Party Captain was illustrated by Mike Bierek.

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

What is Search Party Captain's power and toughness? Details

Search Party Captain 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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