Quick Answer

Hamlet Captain is a uncommon Creature — Human Warrior from ISD (ISD) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hamlet Captain MTG card

Hamlet Captain

Creature — Human Warrior

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, other Humans you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

"I would fear this fight, bloodsucker, were I alone."

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 ISD ISD 🎨 Wayne Reynolds

What kind of card is this?

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.54
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.23
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamlet Captain? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, other Humans you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Hamlet Captain cost to cast? Basics

Hamlet Captain has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Hamlet Captain's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Hamlet Captain has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Hamlet Captain's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, other Humans you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Hamlet Captain? Pricing

The current market price for Hamlet Captain is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.54 USD.

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

Where can I buy Hamlet Captain? Pricing

You can purchase Hamlet 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.

Hamlet Captain normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.54

Is Hamlet Captain legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Hamlet Captain legal in Modern? Legality

Hamlet Captain is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hamlet Captain legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hamlet 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 Hamlet Captain legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hamlet Captain is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Hamlet Captain legal in Legacy? Legality

Hamlet Captain is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hamlet Captain legal in Vintage? Legality

Hamlet 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 Hamlet Captain legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hamlet 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 Hamlet Captain from? Details

This printing of Hamlet Captain is from ISD (ISD), with collector number 187.

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

What is Hamlet Captain's rarity? Details

Hamlet Captain is a uncommon card in ISD.

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

Who illustrated Hamlet Captain? Details

Hamlet Captain was illustrated by Wayne Reynolds.

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

What is Hamlet Captain's power and toughness? Details

Hamlet 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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