Cateran Kidnappers
Mercadian Masques 122 • uncommon
- Set
- Mercadian Masques
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Carl Critchlow
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
3 generic mana, tap: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 3 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Recruits aren't always volunteers.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Cateran Kidnappers on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Cateran Kidnappers was released in 1999 as part of the Mercadian Masques expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set introduced the plane of Mercadia, a world defined by a distinct socioeconomic divide and a culture obsessed with trade and mercantile politics. This card specifically depicts the mercenary culture prevalent on the plane, representing the 'Cateran' mercenary groups that players could recruit to manipulate their decks.
The artwork was illustrated by rk post, a prominent artist during this era of the game known for his dark and fluid aesthetic. The design goal was to visualize the elusive and predatory nature of the Cateran syndicates. Upon release, the card became a notable utility piece for its ability to search for other mercenary creatures, fitting into the set's strategic focus on cumulative, engine-based gameplay.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Cateran Kidnappers
Cateran Kidnappers is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Mercadian Masques 122 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Cateran Kidnappers on collecto.rs?
Cateran Kidnappers doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Cateran Kidnappers?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Cateran Kidnappers catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Cateran Kidnappers is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
