Captured by the Consulate
Captured by the Consulate Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Captured by the Consulate is $0.21 (KLD #8), and the most expensive is $0.73 (PKLD #8s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.21, down 4.5% over 7 days, down 4.5% over 30 days, up 23.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.23 (2026).
Captured by the Consulate Printings & Prices
Captured by the Consulate has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Captured by the Consulate: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.12 cash for PKLD #8s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PKLD #8s | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| starcitygames | KLD #8 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | KLD #8 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #8 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | KLD #8 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Captured by the Consulate Rules Text & Legality
Enchant creature you don't control
Enchanted creature can't attack.
Whenever an opponent casts a spell, if it has a single target, change the target to enchanted creature if able.
Captured by the Consulate is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Captured by the Consulate Rulings
- Jan 19, 2018 There are many important moments in the story, but the most crucial—called “story spotlights”—are shown on cards. These cards have the Planeswalker symbol in their text box; this symbol has no effect on gameplay. You can read more about these events in the official Magic fiction at http://www.mtgstory.com.
- Sep 20, 2016 If a spell has multiple targets, it doesn't have a single target even if the same object is chosen for each of those targets.
- Sep 20, 2016 If the spell can't target the enchanted creature, its target remains unchanged.
- Sep 20, 2016 If there is more than one Captured by the Consulate on the battlefield, the triggered ability of each one will change the target if able. The last one to resolve determines what that spell finally targets. If one player controls more than one Capture by the Consulate, they choose the order in which they resolve. If multiple players control those Auras, the first player among them in turn order (starting with the player whose turn it is now) is the one whose triggered ability resolves last.
- Sep 20, 2016 When a player casts an Aura spell, it targets the creature that it will enchant and may cause Captured by the Consulate's last ability to trigger.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Captured by the Consulate has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLD #8 | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Standard |
| KLD #8 | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Standard |
| PKLD #8s | 2016-09-30 | Rare | Prerelease |
Captured by the Consulate in Commander
Captured by the Consulate is the #19,925 most-played card on EDHREC, down 250 places over the last 30 days.
Captured by the Consulate FAQ
How much is Captured by the Consulate worth?
Captured by the Consulate is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026. Prices range from $0.21 to $0.73 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Captured by the Consulate legal in Commander?
Yes — Captured by the Consulate is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Captured by the Consulate been reprinted?
Yes — Captured by the Consulate has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Captured by the Consulate cheap?
Captured by the Consulate trades at about $0.21 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#19,925 on EDHREC).