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Preeminent Captain
MOR · Morningtide #20 · Rare · released 2008-02-01
{2}{W}
Creature — Kithkin Soldier
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.
"If you need an example to lead others to the front lines, consider the precedent set."
Preeminent Captain is a rare white creature from Morningtide (2008). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2008 to 2014. Recent market prices range from $0.75 to $16.23 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.96
USD Foil$16.23
Format legality
Where you can play Preeminent Captain in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.75 to $16.23 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Magic 2015 at $0.75.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningtide This page | 20 | Rare | $0.95 | $16.23 |
| Magic 2015 | 25 | Rare | $0.75 | $2.67 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2014-07-18You 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.
- 2014-07-18Any 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Preeminent Captain legal in Commander?
Yes — Preeminent Captain is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Preeminent Captain legal in?
Preeminent Captain is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Preeminent Captain been printed?
Preeminent Captain has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2008 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Preeminent Captain?
The cheapest printing is Magic 2015 (#25) at about $0.75.
Who illustrated Preeminent Captain?
This printing of Preeminent Captain was illustrated by Greg Staples.