Quick Answer

Smuggler Captain is a uncommon Creature — Human Pirate from CN2 (CN2) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Smuggler Captain MTG card

Smuggler Captain

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

Draft this card face up. As you draft a card, you may reveal it, note its name, then turn this card face down. When this creature enters, you may search your library for a card with a name you noted for cards named Smuggler Captain, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 CN2 CN2 🎨 Winona Nelson

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.49
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.26
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smuggler Captain? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Draft this card face up. As you draft a card, you may reveal it, note its name, then turn this card face down. When this creature enters, you may search your library for a card with a name you noted for cards named Smuggler Captain, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

How much mana does Smuggler Captain cost to cast? Basics

Smuggler Captain has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Smuggler Captain's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Smuggler 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.

Smuggler Captain's current oracle text is: "Draft this card face up. As you draft a card, you may reveal it, note its name, then turn this card face down. When this creature enters, you may search your library for a card with a name you noted for cards named Smuggler Captain, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Smuggler Captain? Pricing

The current market price for Smuggler Captain is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Smuggler Captain? Pricing

You can purchase Smuggler 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.

Smuggler Captain normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.49

Is Smuggler Captain legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Smuggler Captain in Standard is not available.

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

Is Smuggler Captain legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Smuggler Captain in Modern is not available.

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

Is Smuggler Captain legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Smuggler 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 Smuggler Captain legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Smuggler Captain in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Smuggler Captain legal in Legacy? Legality

Smuggler Captain is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Smuggler Captain legal in Vintage? Legality

Smuggler 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 Smuggler Captain legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Smuggler Captain 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 Smuggler Captain from? Details

This printing of Smuggler Captain is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 47.

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

What is Smuggler Captain's rarity? Details

Smuggler Captain is a uncommon card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Smuggler Captain? Details

Smuggler Captain was illustrated by Winona Nelson.

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

What is Smuggler Captain's power and toughness? Details

Smuggler 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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