Quick Answer

Captain's Hook is a rare Artifact — Equipment from PRM (PRM) costing {3}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Captain's Hook MTG card

Captain's Hook

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Equipped creature gets +2/+0, has menace, and is a Pirate in addition to its other creature types. Whenever this Equipment becomes unattached from a permanent, destroy that permanent. Equip {1}

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Kev Walker
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Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Captain's Hook? Basics

Captain's Hook is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Equipped creature gets +2/+0, has menace, and is a Pirate in addition to its other creature types. Whenever this Equipment becomes unattached from a permanent, destroy that permanent. Equip {1}"

How much mana does Captain's Hook cost to cast? Basics

Captain's Hook has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Captain's Hook's mana cost of {3} 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.

Captain's Hook has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Captain's Hook's current oracle text is: "Equipped creature gets +2/+0, has menace, and is a Pirate in addition to its other creature types. Whenever this Equipment becomes unattached from a permanent, destroy that permanent. Equip {1}"

What is the current price of Captain's Hook? Pricing

Price data for Captain's Hook is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Captain's Hook? Pricing

You can purchase Captain's Hook 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 Captain's Hook legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Captain's Hook in Standard is not available.

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

Is Captain's Hook legal in Modern? Legality

Captain's Hook is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Captain's Hook legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Captain's Hook 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 Captain's Hook legal in Pioneer? Legality

Captain's Hook is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Captain's Hook legal in Legacy? Legality

Captain's Hook is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Captain's Hook legal in Vintage? Legality

Captain's Hook 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 Captain's Hook legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Captain's Hook 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 Captain's Hook from? Details

This printing of Captain's Hook is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 66884.

Captain's Hook may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Captain's Hook's rarity? Details

Captain's Hook is a rare card in PRM.

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

Who illustrated Captain's Hook? Details

Captain's Hook was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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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