Preeminent Captain
~$0.74 low · ~$16.23 high
White. Creature — Kithkin Soldier
Magic 2015 #25 · Illustrated by Greg Staples
Magic 2015 #25 · Illustrated by Greg StaplesWhat is Preeminent Captain worth?
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Oracle text
First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
Whenever this creature attacks, you may put a Soldier creature card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped and attacking.
2/2
"If you need an example to lead others to the front lines, consider the precedent set."
Format legality
All 2 printings of Preeminent Captain
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic 2015 m15 #25· 2014rare· Cardmarket €0.61 · €1.99 foil | rare | $0.74 | $2.67 | €0.61€1.99 foil | |
 Morningtide mor #20· 2008rare· Cardmarket €0.61 · €4.33 foil | rare | $0.91 | $16.23 | €0.61€4.33 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #9,664 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- First strike
- Artist
- Greg Staples
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Magic 2015 card (#25).
025 · M15 · R · EN
- 025Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- M15Set code for Magic 2015
- RRare
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (2)
2014-07-18
You choose what the Soldier you put onto the battlefield is attacking. It doesn’t have to attack the same player or planeswalker as Preeminent Captain.
2014-07-18
Any abilities of the Soldier creature card that trigger “Whenever [this creature] attacks” won’t trigger because the creature was never declared as an attacking creature.
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