Pirate Ship
Unlimited Edition 71 • rare
- Set
- Unlimited Edition
- Collector number
- 71
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tom Wänerstrand
- Market price
- $13.57
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 released as part of the Alpha and Beta sets in 1993, later appearing in the Unlimited Edition as a rare card. Designed by Christopher Rush, the card features artwork that encapsulates the high-fantasy aesthetic of early Magic: The Gathering, reflecting the game's initial intent to blend tabletop RPG elements with strategic card play.
Mechanically, the card is remembered for its complex interaction with the 'islandhome' keyword, a design choice intended to simulate a ship's dependence on the sea. While it was not considered a top-tier competitive card during its prime, it has maintained a dedicated following among collectors for its nostalgic value and the iconic, hand-painted illustrative style prevalent in the game's first year of production.
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