Pirate Ship
Limited Edition Beta 71 • rare
- Set
- Limited Edition Beta
- Collector number
- 71
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tom Wänerstrand
- Market price
- €191.18
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
Released in 1993 as part of Limited Edition Beta, the Pirate Ship was designed by Wizards of the Coast for the foundational Magic: The Gathering card game. As one of the original rare creatures, it helped define the game's early identity, which was deeply influenced by fantasy tropes and high-seas adventure themes. The card functioned as an early example of direct damage mechanics, allowing players to pay mana to ping opponents or their creatures, reflecting the aggressive nature of a pirate crew.
The card’s artwork was provided by Tom Wänerstrand, an artist whose work contributed significantly to the iconic, varied aesthetic of the game's first sets. Wänerstrand utilized a style that emphasized the grit and illustrative nature of early trading card games, aiming to capture the chaotic energy of a ship at sea. While it was not considered a top-tier competitive card, it remains a beloved artifact of the game's inception, highly sought after by collectors for its role in the history of Limited Edition Beta.
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