Quick Answer

Water Tribe Captain is a common Creature — Human Soldier Ally from TLA (TLA) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.02 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Water Tribe Captain MTG card

Water Tribe Captain

Creature — Human Soldier Ally

Card Text

{5}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

"Follow me to the bay! Our scouts have spotted the Fire Navy's smoketrail approaching, and we shall meet them with force!"

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 3.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Yosuke Adachi

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Market Prices

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$0.02
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$0.03
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.02
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€0.08
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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
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Water Tribe Captain? Basics

Water Tribe Captain is a Creature — Human Soldier Ally card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{5}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Water Tribe Captain cost to cast? Basics

Water Tribe Captain has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Water Tribe Captain's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Water Tribe Captain 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.

Water Tribe Captain's current oracle text is: "{5}: Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Water Tribe Captain? Pricing

The current market price for Water Tribe Captain is approximately $0.02 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.03 USD.

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

Where can I buy Water Tribe Captain? Pricing

You can purchase Water Tribe 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.

Water Tribe Captain normal: $0.02 | foil: $0.03

Is Water Tribe Captain legal in Standard? Legality

Water Tribe Captain is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Water Tribe Captain legal in Modern? Legality

Water Tribe Captain is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Water Tribe Captain legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Water Tribe 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 Water Tribe Captain legal in Pioneer? Legality

Water Tribe Captain is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Water Tribe Captain legal in Legacy? Legality

Water Tribe Captain is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Water Tribe Captain legal in Vintage? Legality

Water Tribe 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 Water Tribe Captain legal in Pauper? Legality

Water Tribe Captain 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 Water Tribe Captain from? Details

This printing of Water Tribe Captain is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 41.

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

What is Water Tribe Captain's rarity? Details

Water Tribe Captain is a common card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Water Tribe Captain? Details

Water Tribe Captain was illustrated by Yosuke Adachi.

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

What is Water Tribe Captain's power and toughness? Details

Water Tribe Captain is a 3/3 creature.

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

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