Swell of Courage
~$0.09 low · ~$0.69 high
White. Instant
Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret #31 · Illustrated by Jim Nelson
Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret #31 · Illustrated by Jim NelsonWhat is Swell of Courage worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn.
Reinforce X—
(, Discard this card: Put X +1/+1 counters on target creature.)
"Tideshaping is more than creating a few new puddles."
Format legality
All 3 printings of Swell of Courage
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #MOR-26· 2024uncommon | uncommon | $0.09 | No foil printing | — | |
 Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret ddf #31· 2010uncommon· Cardmarket €0.06 | uncommon | $0.33 | No foil printing | €0.06 | |
 Morningtide mor #26· 2008uncommon· Cardmarket €0.10 · €0.43 foil | uncommon | $0.09 | $0.69 | €0.10€0.43 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2008
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #29,510 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Reinforce
- Artist
- Jim Nelson
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Tezzeret card (#31).
31
- 31Collector number, as Scryfall lists it. The printed form can differ on promos and special products.
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