Quick Answer

Swell of Courage is a uncommon Instant from DDF (DDF) costing {3}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Swell of Courage MTG card

Swell of Courage

Instant

Card Text

Creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn. Reinforce X—{X}{W}{W} ({X}{W}{W}, Discard this card: Put X +1/+1 counters on target creature.)

"Tideshaping is more than creating a few new puddles."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 DDF DDF 🎨 Jim Nelson
Reinforce

Market Prices

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$0.10
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€0.04
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swell of Courage? Basics

Swell of Courage is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn. Reinforce X—{X}{W}{W} ({X}{W}{W}, Discard this card: Put X +1/+1 counters on target creature.)"

How much mana does Swell of Courage cost to cast? Basics

Swell of Courage has a mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Swell of Courage's mana cost of {3}{W}{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.

Swell of Courage 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.

Swell of Courage's current oracle text is: "Creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn. Reinforce X—{X}{W}{W} ({X}{W}{W}, Discard this card: Put X +1/+1 counters on target creature.)"

What is the current price of Swell of Courage? Pricing

The current market price for Swell of Courage is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Swell of Courage? Pricing

You can purchase Swell of Courage 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 Swell of Courage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Swell of Courage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Swell of Courage legal in Modern? Legality

Swell of Courage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Swell of Courage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Swell of Courage 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 Swell of Courage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Swell of Courage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Swell of Courage legal in Legacy? Legality

Swell of Courage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Swell of Courage legal in Vintage? Legality

Swell of Courage 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 Swell of Courage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Swell of Courage 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 Swell of Courage from? Details

This printing of Swell of Courage is from DDF (DDF), with collector number 31.

Swell of Courage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Swell of Courage's rarity? Details

Swell of Courage is a uncommon card in DDF.

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

Who illustrated Swell of Courage? Details

Swell of Courage was illustrated by Jim Nelson.

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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