Capsize
Tempest · #55

Capsize

Capsize is a Common Instant from Tempest (55) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.98 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.98
Cardmarket trend €0.73
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Capsize suits collectors and players working on Tempest who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Capsize from Tempest?

Capsize is a Instant in Tempest numbered 55. Mana cost {1}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Capsize (55) is a format-relevant Instant in Tempest with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Capsize worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.98 for Capsize. Low and high spread runs $0.98 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.73; Normal: $0.98. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 55 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

SetTempest
Number55
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.98
Cardmarket EUR€0.73
cardmarket $0.73
Normal $0.98

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Capsize?

Capsize is a Common printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 55 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.

What are the key details for Capsize?

Capsize lists as Instant with keywords Buyback. Artist: Tom Wänerstrand. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 55 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Capsize (55) is a format-relevant Instant in Tempest with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Capsize is catalogued as Common Instant in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.98 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.73; Normal: $0.98).
  • Mana cost {1}{U}{U} and type line Instant 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 $0.98 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Capsize from Tempest?

Capsize is a Common Instant from Tempest numbered 55 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Capsize worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.98 for ungraded Capsize. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Capsize?

Capsize is catalogued as Common in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Tempest.

Is Capsize legal in Commander or Standard?

Capsize shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, 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 Capsize near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.98. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.