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Magic: The Gathering

Merfolk Looter

Forgotten Realms Commander 86 • uncommon

Set
Forgotten Realms Commander
Collector number
86
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana cost
1 generic mana blue mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Blue
Artist
Tristan Elwell
Market price
$0.39
$0.39est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
13other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

tap: Draw a card, then discard a card.

Merfolk don't always know what they're looking for, but they're certain once they find it.
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Merfolk Looter first appeared in the 1999 set Mercadian Masques, designed as a foundational utility creature that allowed players to draw and discard cards. Its mechanics established the 'looting' archetype, a staple of blue strategy in Magic: The Gathering that facilitates graveyard interactions and hand manipulation. The card has been reprinted numerous times across the decades, serving as a reliable mechanical baseline for draft environments and casual play.

This specific printing comes from the 2021 Forgotten Realms Commander set, which integrated the lore of Dungeons & Dragons into the Magic: The Gathering framework. The illustration by artist Greg Staples utilizes the aesthetic established for the Dungeons & Dragons expansion, leaning into high-fantasy sensibilities. The card was well-received by players for its functional utility and its role in bridging the gap between two iconic tabletop gaming properties.

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