Quick Answer

Swashbuckling is a common Enchantment — Aura from XLN (XLN) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Swashbuckling MTG card

Swashbuckling

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has haste.

The pirates of the Brazen Coalition are the descendants of those displaced by the Legion of Dusk, and they are eager for vengeance.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 XLN XLN 🎨 Josu Hernaiz
Enchant

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.03
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swashbuckling? Basics

Swashbuckling is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has haste."

How much mana does Swashbuckling cost to cast? Basics

Swashbuckling has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Swashbuckling's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Swashbuckling 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.

Swashbuckling's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 and has haste."

What is the current price of Swashbuckling? Pricing

The current market price for Swashbuckling is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Swashbuckling? Pricing

You can purchase Swashbuckling 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.

Swashbuckling normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.2

Is Swashbuckling legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Swashbuckling in Standard is not available.

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

Is Swashbuckling legal in Modern? Legality

Swashbuckling is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Swashbuckling legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Swashbuckling 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 Swashbuckling legal in Pioneer? Legality

Swashbuckling is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Swashbuckling legal in Legacy? Legality

Swashbuckling is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Swashbuckling legal in Vintage? Legality

Swashbuckling 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 Swashbuckling legal in Pauper? Legality

Swashbuckling 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 Swashbuckling from? Details

This printing of Swashbuckling is from XLN (XLN), with collector number 167.

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

What is Swashbuckling's rarity? Details

Swashbuckling is a common card in XLN.

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

Who illustrated Swashbuckling? Details

Swashbuckling was illustrated by Josu Hernaiz.

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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