Mercadian Masques

Saprazzan Outrigger

Saprazzan Outrigger {3}{U}

Creature - Merfolk
When Saprazzan Outrigger attacks or blocks, put it on top of its owner's library at end of combat.
The Saprazzans excel at both tactics: hit and run.
5/5
Saprazzan Raider

Saprazzan Raider {2}{U}

Creature - Merfolk
When Saprazzan Raider becomes blocked, return it to its owner's hand.
Some quick dagger work and then back to the sea—that's the Saprazzan way.
1/2
Shoving Match

Shoving Match {2}{U}

Instant
Until end of turn, all creatures gain "{T}: Tap target creature."
Rishadan barkeeps know something the Mercadians have yet to learn: if you keep pushing, someone will eventually push back.
Soothsaying

Soothsaying {U}

Enchantment
{3}{U}{U}: Shuffle your library.
{X}: Look at the top X cards of your library, then put them back in any order.
The vizier's wisdom proved invaluable in untangling the Mercadian knot of lies.
Squeeze

Squeeze {3}{U}

Enchantment
Sorcery spells cost {3} more to cast.
Any pirate would prefer Rishada's swift and cruel justice to Saprazzo's patient punishments.
Statecraft

Statecraft {3}{U}

Enchantment
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by creatures you control.
"Inside these walls, peace; outside, sharks. You choose."
—Saprazzan vizier
Stinging Barrier

Stinging Barrier {2}{U}{U}

Creature - Wall
Defender
{U}, {T}: Stinging Barrier deals 1 damage to any target.
0/4
Thwart

Thwart {2}{U}{U}

Instant
You may return three Islands you control to their owner's hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Counter target spell.
Tidal Bore

Tidal Bore {1}{U}

Instant
You may return an Island you control to its owner's hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
You may tap or untap target creature.
The dry riverbed became a raging torrent, and the Cho-Arrim claimed their prize.
Tidal Kraken

Tidal Kraken {5}{U}{U}{U}

Creature - Kraken
Tidal Kraken can't be blocked.
To merfolk, pirates are a nuisance. To pirates, merfolk are a threat. To the kraken, they're both appetizers.
6/6
Timid Drake

Timid Drake {2}{U}

Creature - Drake
Flying
When another creature enters the battlefield, return Timid Drake to its owner's hand.
It flees from anything that isn't shaped like a cloud.
3/3
Trade Routes

Trade Routes {1}{U}

Enchantment
{1}: Return target land you control to its owner's hand.
{1}, Discard a land card: Draw a card.
Like the price of goods, the value of the routes was renegotiated daily.
War Tax

War Tax {2}{U}

Enchantment
{X}{U}: This turn, creatures can't attack unless their controller pays {X} for each attacking creature they control.
The worst thing about being a depraved pirate is having to work with a bunch of depraved pirates.
Waterfront Bouncer

Waterfront Bouncer {1}{U}

Creature - Merfolk Spellshaper
{U}, {T}, Discard a card: Return target creature to its owner's hand.
Closing time comes earlier to some than to others.
1/1
Alley Grifters

Alley Grifters {1}{B}{B}

Creature - Human Mercenary
Whenever Alley Grifters becomes blocked, defending player discards a card.
One distracts the victim, the other extracts the valuables.
2/2
Black Market

Black Market {3}{B}{B}

Enchantment
Whenever a creature dies, put a charge counter on Black Market.
At the beginning of your precombat main phase, add {B} for each charge counter on Black Market.
Bog Smugglers

Bog Smugglers {1}{B}{B}

Creature - Human Mercenary
Swampwalk
They slide over the bog like oil across glass.
2/2
Bog Witch

Bog Witch {2}{B}

Creature - Human Spellshaper
{B}, {T}, Discard a card: Add {B}{B}{B}.
The world is the body. The mana is the blood. The witch is the surgeon.
1/1
Cackling Witch

Cackling Witch {1}{B}

Creature - Human Spellshaper
{X}{B}, {T}, Discard a card: Target creature gets +X/+0 until end of turn.
The touch of his madness can drive anyone into a killing frenzy.
1/1
Cateran Brute

Cateran Brute {2}{B}

Creature - Horror Mercenary
{2}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 2 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
The Cateran guild prefers to call them "public relations."
2/2
Cateran Enforcer

Cateran Enforcer {3}{B}{B}

Creature - Horror Mercenary
Fear
{4}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 4 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
4/3
Cateran Kidnappers

Cateran Kidnappers {2}{B}{B}

Creature - Human Mercenary
{3}, {T}: 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.
4/2
Cateran Overlord

Cateran Overlord {4}{B}{B}{B}

Creature - Horror Mercenary
Sacrifice a creature: Regenerate Cateran Overlord.
{6}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 6 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
7/5
Cateran Persuader

Cateran Persuader {B}{B}

Creature - Human Mercenary
{1}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 1 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
2/1
Cateran Slaver

Cateran Slaver {4}{B}{B}

Creature - Horror Mercenary
Swampwalk
{5}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 5 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
5/5