Capsize
Tempest 55 • common
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 55
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tom Wänerstrand
- Market price
- $0.82
What it does
Buyback 3 generic mana (You may pay an additional 3 generic mana as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)
Return target permanent to its owner's hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Capsize was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed during a period of experimentation for the game, the set was designed to introduce more aggressive gameplay mechanics. The card itself exemplifies the 'buyback' mechanic, which allowed players to return the card to their hand after resolution, providing a repeatable utility that became a hallmark of the set's strategic depth.
The artwork for the card was provided by Tom Wänerstrand, a frequent illustrator for the game during its formative years. Wänerstrand's depiction of the elemental surge reflects the chaotic, fluid nature of the magic spell. Upon release, the card was received as a staple common, favored by players for its versatility in controlling the board state and its synergy with the tempo-oriented style encouraged by the Tempest expansion.
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About Capsize
Capsize is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Tempest 55 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. 1 collector on collecto.rs publicly track this card.
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