Captivating Crew
Ixalan Promos 137s • rare
- Set
- Ixalan Promos
- Collector number
- 137s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Winona Nelson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
3 generic mana red mana: Gain control of target creature an opponent controls until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.
"We sail. We plunder. Then we dance."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Captivating Crew was originally released as part of the Ixalan set for Magic: The Gathering in 2017. Designed as a rare red creature, it embodies the set's high-seas adventure theme, which focused on a conflict between treasure-hunting pirates, exploring conquistadors, and ancient guardians. The card’s mechanics allow players to temporarily gain control of an opponent’s creature, a flavor-heavy ability that captures the chaotic and opportunistic nature of a pirate crew boarding an enemy vessel during a skirmish.
The artwork, illustrated by Greg Staples, depicts a menacing pirate figure surrounded by his cohorts, emphasizing the card's identity as a 'crew' rather than an individual. Staples is known for his atmospheric and gritty style, which was highly appropriate for the darker, more aggressive aesthetic of the Pirate faction in the Ixalan block. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional tool for Limited formats and casual Commander play, frequently appearing in the Ixalan promotional materials and localized language editions distributed at various organized play events.
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