Pirate Ship
Fourth Edition 91 • rare
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 91
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tom Wänerstrand
- Market price
- $0.44
What it does
This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island.
tap: This creature deals 1 damage to any target.
When you control no Islands, sacrifice this creature.
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
Pirate Ship was originally introduced in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, representing the early creative focus of Wizards of the Coast on nautical and fantasy themes. It was later reprinted in the Fourth Edition base set in 1995, which served as a major consolidation of the game's core rules and card pool for a rapidly growing player base. The card was designed as a blue creature intended to offer a mid-range tactical option, requiring a cumulative upkeep cost that forced players to manage their resources carefully throughout the game.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Dan Frazier, a prominent contributor to the game's early aesthetic. Frazier's illustration captures the quintessential imagery of a classic galleon at sea, aligning with the evocative, high-fantasy tone that defined the game's first few years. While the card is often cited by long-time enthusiasts for its nostalgic value, it is generally remembered as a thematic piece of the game's foundational era rather than a staple of competitive play.
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