Preeminent Captain
Preeminent Captain Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Preeminent Captain is $0.73 (M15 #25), and the most expensive is $19.32 (MOR #20, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.99, up 35.6% over 7 days, up 39.4% over 30 days, up 52.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.99 (2026).
Preeminent Captain Printings & Prices
Preeminent Captain has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Preeminent Captain: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $4.80 cash for MOR #20 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MOR #20 | Foil | $7.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOR #20 | Foil | $4.80 | $11.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #25 | Foil | $1.75 | $4.99 | 65% |
| CoolStuffInc | MOR #20 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOR #20 | Nonfoil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #25 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
Preeminent Captain Rules Text & Legality
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.
Preeminent Captain is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Preeminent Captain Rulings
- Jul 18, 2014 Any abilities of the Soldier creature card that trigger “Whenever [this creature] attacks” won’t trigger because the creature was never declared as an attacking creature.
- Jul 18, 2014 You choose what the Soldier you put onto the battlefield is attacking. It doesn’t have to attack the same player or planeswalker as Preeminent Captain.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Preeminent Captain has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| M15 #25 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard |
| M15 #25 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard |
| MOR #20 | 2008-02-01 | Rare | Standard |
| MOR #20 | 2008-02-01 | Rare | Standard |
M15 #25 
MOR #20 Preeminent Captain in Commander
Preeminent Captain is the #9,410 most-played card on EDHREC, down 82 places over the last 30 days.
Preeminent Captain FAQ
How much is Preeminent Captain worth?
Preeminent Captain is worth about $0.99 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.73 to $19.32 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Preeminent Captain legal in Commander?
Yes — Preeminent Captain is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Preeminent Captain been reprinted?
Yes — Preeminent Captain has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Preeminent Captain cheap?
Preeminent Captain trades at about $0.99 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,410 on EDHREC).