Orcish Captain
Orcish Captain is a Uncommon Creature — Orc Warrior from Fifth Edition (254) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.33 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Orcish Captain suits collectors and players working on Fifth Edition who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Orcish Captain from Fifth Edition?
Orcish Captain is a Creature — Orc Warrior in Fifth Edition numbered 254. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Orcish Captain (254) is a format-relevant Creature — Orc Warrior in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Orcish Captain worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.33 for Orcish Captain. Low and high spread runs $0.33 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.19; Normal: $0.33. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 254 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Fifth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 254 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.33 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.19 |
| cardmarket | $0.19 |
| Normal | $0.33 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 1 |
How collectible is Orcish Captain?
Orcish Captain is a Uncommon printing in Fifth Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 254 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Orcish Captain?
Orcish Captain lists as Creature — Orc Warrior. Artist: Charles Gillespie. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 254 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Orcish Captain (254) is a format-relevant Creature — Orc Warrior in Fifth Edition with legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Orcish Captain is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Orc Warrior in Fifth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.33 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.19; Normal: $0.33).
- Mana cost {R} and type line Creature — Orc Warrior help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.33 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Orcish Captain from Fifth Edition?
Orcish Captain is a Uncommon Creature — Orc Warrior from Fifth Edition numbered 254 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Orcish Captain worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.33 for ungraded Orcish Captain. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Orcish Captain?
Orcish Captain is catalogued as Uncommon in Fifth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Orcish Captain legal in Commander or Standard?
Orcish Captain shows format legality in legacy, vintage, penny, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Orcish Captain near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.33. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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