Magic: The Gathering

Pirate Ship

Intl. Collectors' Edition 71 • rare

Set: Intl. Collectors' Edition
Collector number: 71
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Tom Wänerstrand
Market price: $5.28

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What it's worth

$5.28market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.87 – $5.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare entry in the International Collectors' Edition, this card stands out as a unique piece within a specialized series. Collectors prize such items for the prestige of their limited availability, which often makes them a sought-after highlight for any focused collection.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The International Collectors' Edition (ICE) was released in 1993 as a non-tournament-legal boxed set designed to introduce players to the burgeoning card game Magic: The Gathering. It featured a selection of iconic cards from the Limited Edition Alpha and Beta releases, distinguished by gold-bordered backs and square corners to differentiate them from cards intended for sanctioned competitive play.

The Pirate Ship card features evocative, high-fantasy maritime artwork typical of the game's early aesthetic. While the game's original illustrator credit is noted on the card, the design focused on capturing the adventurous spirit of nautical themes prevalent in 1990s fantasy gaming. Because it was part of a limited print run aimed at collectors and home players, it has since become a sought-after piece of gaming history for those interested in the evolution of the collectible card format.

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Other printings

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About

About Pirate Ship

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