Magic: The Gathering

Pitiless Plunderer

The List RIX-81 • uncommon

Set: The List
Collector number: RIX-81
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: David Palumbo
Market price: $9.15

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Market

What it's worth

$9.15market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$8.50 – $9.39 over the tracked period

$9.15Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Pitiless Plunderer is a versatile creature from the Rivals of Ixalan set, highly valued in Commander formats for its ability to generate Treasure tokens whenever another creature you control dies. This synergy makes it a cornerstone for sacrifice-themed decks, allowing players to bridge the gap between resource management and board control.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever another creature you control dies, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "tap, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

"Shame to let good gold go to the grave."

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Pitiless Plunderer across the formats players actually play.

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Pitiless Plunderer was first introduced in the Rivals of Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in early 2018. The set drew heavily on Mesoamerican mythology and high-seas adventure themes, positioning the card within the faction of the Legion of Dusk, a group of vampire conquistadors. Its mechanics, which reward the player with Treasure tokens whenever a creature they control dies, were designed to reflect the scavenging and opportunistic nature of the faction's exploration of the plane of Ixalan.

The card was illustrated by David Palumbo, a noted fantasy artist known for his moody, painterly approach to character work. Palumbo utilized a dark, saturated color palette to emphasize the sinister, predatory nature of the vampire figure. Upon its release, the card became a significant staple in Commander and other eternal formats due to its efficient synergy with sacrifice-based strategies, leading to its inclusion in The List, a curated selection of cards that periodically appear in Set Boosters to bridge the gap between classic design and modern play.

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About

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