Charting Artifact Gains
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider is a compact commander for artifact led decks. With a casting cost of {U}{R} and a 2/2 body, Captain Storm turns each artifact drop into incremental growth by putting a +1/+1 counter on a target Pirate you control whenever an artifact enters the battlefield under your control. The effect stacks across multiple artifacts and triggers on cheap artifact plays, making small tempo plays scale into a larger board presence over time.
In practical play the card rewards careful sequencing and token support. Use Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider to funnel value into a key Pirate, protect that creature, then convert the accumulated counters into pressure through evasive attackers or combat tricks. The card fits into Lost Caverns of Ixalan themes where exploration and treasure interact with artifact synergies and pirate tribal strategies.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {U}{R}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Human Pirate
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever an artifact enters the battlefield under your control, put a +1/+1 counter on target Pirate you control.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2