Magic: The Gathering

Inspiring Captain

Core Set 2020 25 • common

Set: Core Set 2020
Collector number: 25
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Ben Maier
Market price: $0.15

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$0.15market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.04 – $0.15 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Inspiring Captain serves as a reliable building block for any deck, offering a straightforward mechanic that strengthens your other forces on the battlefield. As a common card from this set, it acts as a foundational piece that ensures players have consistent access to tactical support during play.

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What it does

When this creature enters, creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

"Time to show the foe our true mettle."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Inspiring Captain was released in July 2019 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020. This set was designed to serve as an accessible entry point for new players while providing mechanical depth for veterans, focusing on a top-down design that emphasized iconic archetypes and familiar fantasy tropes. The card embodies the White mana color identity, which often centers on themes of leadership, military coordination, and collective strength.

The card features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss, who has been a prominent contributor to the game for many years. Voss focused on a dynamic, heroic depiction of a commander amidst the heat of battle, utilizing a bright color palette and sense of motion to evoke inspiration. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional 'common' rarity tool, frequently utilized in Limited formats like Draft and Sealed to provide a reliable buff to creature-heavy decks.

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