Captain of the Mists
Avacyn Restored 45 • rare
- Set
- Avacyn Restored
- Collector number
- 45
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Allen Williams
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Whenever another Human you control enters, untap this creature.
1 generic mana blue mana, tap: You may tap or untap target permanent.
"I am no mere ship's captain. The north wind is my accomplice. The tide is my first mate."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Captain of the Mists was released in 2012 as part of the Avacyn Restored expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused on the gothic horror world of Innistrad and the return of the archangel Avacyn, tasking players with themes of hope and angelic salvation amidst a dark, supernatural landscape. The card was designed to support the 'human' creature type synergy that defined the set's mechanics, specifically interacting with the transformative elements of the environment.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Bud Cook. Cook’s vision for the captain emphasized the eerie, fog-drenched atmosphere of Innistrad, utilizing muted tones and spectral light to ground the character within the world’s dark aesthetic. Upon its release, the card was recognized for its utility in limited formats, particularly for its ability to untap other creatures, which allowed players to navigate complex combat scenarios involving the set's unique 'miracle' and 'soulbond' mechanics.
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