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Preeminent Captain
CREATURE — KITHKIN SOLDIER Rare
Magic 2015 EDHREC #9,581
$0.74
+2.8%
7 days
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Preeminent Captain price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.74.
Preeminent Captain Price Summary
Preeminent Captain's current headline price is $0.74.
Preeminent Captain Printings & Prices
2 printings
Preeminent Captain has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Preeminent Captain: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | MOR #20 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOR #20 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #25 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MOR #20 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOR #20 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #25 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Preeminent Captain Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Preeminent Captain Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
4 printings
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 |
MOR #20 Preeminent Captain in Commander
Preeminent Captain is the #9,581 most-played card on EDHREC, down 171 places over the last 30 days.
Preeminent Captain FAQ
How much is Preeminent Captain worth?
Preeminent Captain is worth about $0.74 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
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 $0.74 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,581 on EDHREC).