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Squidnapper is a rare Creature — Squid Pirate from CMB1 (CMB1) costing {3}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.54 USD.

Squidnapper MTG card

Squidnapper

Creature — Squid Pirate

Card Text

When Squidnapper enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until Squidnapper leaves the battlefield or that player pays the ransom. Ransom — {6} and 2 life

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 5.0 CMB1 CMB1 🎨 Jeff Carpenter

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Squidnapper? Basics

Squidnapper is a Creature — Squid Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Squidnapper enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until Squidnapper leaves the battlefield or that player pays the ransom. Ransom — {6} and 2 life"

How much mana does Squidnapper cost to cast? Basics

Squidnapper has a mana cost of {3}{U}{U}, which equals 5.0 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.

Squidnapper's mana cost of {3}{U}{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.

Squidnapper 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.

Squidnapper's current oracle text is: "When Squidnapper enters, gain control of target creature an opponent controls until Squidnapper leaves the battlefield or that player pays the ransom. Ransom — {6} and 2 life"

What is the current price of Squidnapper? Pricing

The current market price for Squidnapper is approximately $0.54 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Squidnapper? Pricing

You can purchase Squidnapper 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 Squidnapper legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Squidnapper in Standard is not available.

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

Is Squidnapper legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Squidnapper in Modern is not available.

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

Is Squidnapper legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Squidnapper in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Squidnapper legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Squidnapper in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Squidnapper legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Squidnapper in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Squidnapper legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Squidnapper in Vintage is not available.

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 Squidnapper legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Squidnapper 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 Squidnapper from? Details

This printing of Squidnapper is from CMB1 (CMB1), with collector number 29.

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

What is Squidnapper's rarity? Details

Squidnapper is a rare card in CMB1.

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

Who illustrated Squidnapper? Details

Squidnapper was illustrated by Jeff Carpenter.

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

What is Squidnapper's power and toughness? Details

Squidnapper is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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