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
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 released in the International Collectors' Edition (ICE) in 1993, a limited-print boxed set designed for the European market. The card features artwork by Tom Wänerstrand, who illustrated several iconic pieces during the early years of the game. His style, characterized by a detailed, painterly approach, helped define the high-fantasy aesthetic of the core sets during a period of rapid growth and experimentation for the card game.
The card itself depicts a classic naval engagement, reflecting the game's broader thematic exploration of tactical creature combat and elemental control. Within the competitive landscape, Pirate Ship is known for its pinging ability, which allowed players to ping smaller creatures for damage, a mechanic that favored long-term board control. While the International Collectors' Edition was not legal for tournament play due to its square corners and gold-bordered backs, it remains a sought-after piece of gaming history for its role in preserving the art and design of the game's infancy.
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