Preeminent Captain
Magic 2015 25 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2015
- Collector number
- 25
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $0.74
What it does
First strike (This creature deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)
Whenever this creature attacks, you may put a Soldier creature card from your hand onto the battlefield tapped and attacking.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Preeminent Captain was released in 2014 as part of the Magic 2015 core set. This card was designed to support the Soldier tribal archetype, a recurring theme in white-aligned Magic: The Gathering decks. Its ability to cheat high-cost creatures directly onto the battlefield from a player's hand reflects the set's focus on creating powerful, synergistic battlefield states that reward aggressive, combat-oriented playstyles.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Eric Deschamps, who provided a heroic depiction of the soldier to emphasize its role as a leader on the front lines. The design is intended to mirror the aesthetic of classic high-fantasy military leaders, utilizing bright, clean armor and a sense of forward momentum. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for casual and Commander formats, specifically favored by players focusing on tribal synergies.
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