Merchant Raiders
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander 163 • uncommon
- Set
- The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
- Collector number
- 163
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Deruchenko Alexander
- Market price
- $0.41
What it does
Whenever this creature or another Pirate you control enters, tap up to one target creature. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as you control this creature.
"Tell you what, you keep the rope."
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
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Where it came from
Merchant Raiders was released in 2023 as part of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander set, a collection of four preconstructed decks designed to accompany the core expansion. This specific card was featured in the Ahoy Mateys deck, which focused on the pirate theme prevalent within the Ixalan setting. The card captures the high-seas adventure motif central to the plane, emphasizing the aggressive and opportunistic nature of the pirate faction.
The artwork was created by illustrator Manuel Castañón, whose contribution reflects the vibrant and gritty aesthetic characteristic of Magic: The Gathering's modern era. By depicting the visceral engagement of a naval raid, the illustration aligns with the game's intent to immerse players in the thematic narrative of the Ixalan archipelago. Upon release, the card was recognized for its mechanical utility within the Commander format, fitting seamlessly into creature-heavy decks that prioritize board control.
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About Merchant Raiders
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