Captain of the Watch
Captain of the Watch Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Captain of the Watch is $0.37 (PIP #157), and the most expensive is $2.99 (M10 #6, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.37, up 2.8% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 8.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.39 (2026).
Captain of the Watch Printings & Prices
Captain of the Watch has 8 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes, including extended art treatments.
Sell Captain of the Watch: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.90 cash for M13 #8 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | M10 #6 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | M10 #6 | Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | M13 #8 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #8 | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #685 | Surge Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #448 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $1.49 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | GN3 #8 | Nonfoil | $0.52 | $1.29 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #976 | Surge Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| starcitygames | PIP #976 | Surge Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PIP #157 | Foil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
Captain of the Watch Rules Text & Legality
Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)
Other Soldier creatures you control get +1/+1 and have vigilance.
When this creature enters, create three 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens.
Captain of the Watch is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Captain of the Watch Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 Captain of the Watch grants +1/+1 and vigilance to all other Soldier creatures you control, not just the ones its ability puts onto the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Captain of the Watch has been reprinted 12 times. The Fallout reprint cut the price 90% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIP #448 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $0.77 | $0.22 | $0.17 |
| PIP #448 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $0.83 | $0.42 | $0.33 |
| PIP #157 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Standard | $1.19 | $0.31 | $0.12 | $0.14 |
| PIP #976 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Extended Art | — | $3.89 | $1.48 | $0.50 |
| PIP #685 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Standard | — | $2.06 | $1.74 | $1.30 |
| PIP #157 | 2024-03-08 | Rare | Standard | — | $1.69 | $0.18 | $0.23 |
| GN3 #8 | 2022-10-14 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DDO #3 | 2015-02-27 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| M13 #8 | 2012-07-13 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| M13 #8 | 2012-07-13 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
PIP #448 
GN3 #8 
DDO #3 
M13 #8 Showing the 10 most recent of 12 printings.
Captain of the Watch in Commander
Captain of the Watch is the #3,844 most-played card on EDHREC, down 44 places over the last 30 days.
Captain of the Watch FAQ
How much is Captain of the Watch worth?
Captain of the Watch is worth about $0.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.37 to $2.99 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Captain of the Watch legal in Commander?
Yes — Captain of the Watch is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Captain of the Watch been reprinted?
Yes — Captain of the Watch has been reprinted 12 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Captain of the Watch cheap?
Captain of the Watch trades at about $0.37 — 12 reprints keep supply plentiful.