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Kitesail Skirmisher is a common Creature — Human Pirate from CMR (CMR) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Kitesail Skirmisher MTG card

Kitesail Skirmisher

Creature — Human Pirate

Card Text

Flying Whenever this creature attacks, another target creature attacking the same player or planeswalker gains flying until end of turn. Encore {4}{U} ({4}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)

Card Stats

3/1 common CMC: 4.0 CMR CMR 🎨 Sidharth Chaturvedi
Encore Flying

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Market Prices

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$0.10
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$0.06
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kitesail Skirmisher? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying Whenever this creature attacks, another target creature attacking the same player or planeswalker gains flying until end of turn. Encore {4}{U} ({4}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Kitesail Skirmisher cost to cast? Basics

Kitesail Skirmisher has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Kitesail Skirmisher's mana cost of {3}{U} 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.

Kitesail Skirmisher 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.

Kitesail Skirmisher's current oracle text is: "Flying Whenever this creature attacks, another target creature attacking the same player or planeswalker gains flying until end of turn. Encore {4}{U} ({4}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: For each opponent, create a token copy that attacks that opponent this turn if able. They gain haste. Sacrifice them at the beginning of the next end step. Activate only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Kitesail Skirmisher? Pricing

The current market price for Kitesail Skirmisher is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Kitesail Skirmisher? Pricing

You can purchase Kitesail Skirmisher 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.

Kitesail Skirmisher normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.06

Is Kitesail Skirmisher legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kitesail Skirmisher in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kitesail Skirmisher legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kitesail Skirmisher in Modern is not available.

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

Is Kitesail Skirmisher legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kitesail Skirmisher 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 Kitesail Skirmisher legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kitesail Skirmisher in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kitesail Skirmisher legal in Legacy? Legality

Kitesail Skirmisher is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kitesail Skirmisher legal in Vintage? Legality

Kitesail Skirmisher 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 Kitesail Skirmisher legal in Pauper? Legality

Kitesail Skirmisher 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 Kitesail Skirmisher from? Details

This printing of Kitesail Skirmisher is from CMR (CMR), with collector number 77.

Kitesail Skirmisher may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kitesail Skirmisher's rarity? Details

Kitesail Skirmisher is a common card in CMR.

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

Who illustrated Kitesail Skirmisher? Details

Kitesail Skirmisher was illustrated by Sidharth Chaturvedi.

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

What is Kitesail Skirmisher's power and toughness? Details

Kitesail Skirmisher is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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