Mercadian Masques
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 {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 {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 {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.
{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 {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 {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
—Saprazzan vizier
Stinging Barrier {2}{U}{U}
Creature - Wall
Defender
{U}, {T}: Stinging Barrier deals 1 damage to any target.
{U}, {T}: Stinging Barrier deals 1 damage to any target.
0/4
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.
Counter target spell.
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.
You may tap or untap target creature.
The dry riverbed became a raging torrent, and the Cho-Arrim claimed their prize.
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 {2}{U}
Creature - Drake
Flying
When another creature enters, return Timid Drake to its owner's hand.
When another creature enters, return Timid Drake to its owner's hand.
It flees from anything that isn't shaped like a cloud.
3/3
Trade Routes {1}{U}
Enchantment
{1}: Return target land you control to its owner's hand.
{1}, Discard a land card: Draw a card.
{1}, Discard a land card: Draw a card.
Like the price of goods, the value of the routes was renegotiated daily.
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 {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 {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 {3}{B}{B}
Enchantment
Whenever a creature dies, put a charge counter on Black Market.
At the beginning of your first main phase, add {B} for each charge counter on Black Market.
At the beginning of your first main phase, add {B} for each charge counter on Black Market.
Bog Smugglers {1}{B}{B}
Creature - Human Mercenary
Swampwalk
They slide over the bog like oil across glass.
2/2
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 {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 {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 {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}, {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 {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 {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.
{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 {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 {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}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 5 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
5/5