Courier's Capsule
ALAShards of Alara/#37/2008Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
ManaPool$0.15
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.16
TCGplayer$0.32
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.32TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 3.2%30d▲ 18.5%90d▲ 23.1%
90d high
$0.33
90d low
$0.26
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.32
Shards of Alara
- Up 18.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 3% below its 90 day high of $0.33.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 25% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
, , Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
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Rulings (1)
wotc1 Oct 2008
The only difference between a colored artifact and a colorless artifact is, obviously, its color. Unlike most artifacts, a colored artifact requires colored mana to cast. Also unlike most artifacts, a colored artifact has a color in all zones. It will interact with cards that care about color. Other than that, a colored artifact behaves just like any other artifact. It will interact as normal with any card that cares about artifacts, such as Shatter or Arcbound Ravager.
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About this card
Courier's Capsule
Courier's Capsule is an Artifact, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.32 (up 18.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Courier's Capsule FAQ
How much is Courier's Capsule worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Courier's Capsule is $0.32. It is up 18.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.26 to $0.33.
What is the cheapest printing of Courier's Capsule?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Shards of Alara at $0.32 on TCGplayer.
What set was Courier's Capsule first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ALA #37, released 2008-10-03.
Is there a foil version of Courier's Capsule?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.40 versus $0.32 for nonfoil, which is 25% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Courier's Capsule legal in Commander?
Yes, Courier's Capsule is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Courier's Capsule legal in Modern?
Yes, Courier's Capsule is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Courier's Capsule legal in Standard?
Courier's Capsule is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Courier's Capsule do?
Courier's Capsule is an Artifact with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "{1}{U}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.".