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The Pitiless Plunderer foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2018 Rivals of Ixalan expansion, featuring a Human Pirate creature with a unique resource-generating ability.

Pitiless Plunderer

2018 • Magic: The Gathering • Rivals of Ixalan

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Description

Pitiless Plunderer is a distinctive foil card from Magic: The Gathering's 2018 Rivals of Ixalan expansion, designated as card number 81. This Uncommon rarity card is a Black mana creature belonging to the Human and Pirate subtypes. For collectors of the game, the foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal that distinguishes this print from standard versions. The card's design centers on a specific gameplay mechanic that rewards aggressive strategies. Whenever another creature you control dies, the Pitiless Plunderer allows you to create a Treasure token. This artifact provides flexible mana options when sacrificed, making it a valuable asset for building mana bases in various formats. Collectors often appreciate cards like this for their clever design and utility within the game's complex ruleset. Artist David Palumbo brought this Human Pirate to life, contributing to the rich visual identity of the Rivals of Ixalan set. The flavor text, "Shame to let good gold go to the grave," hints at the character's greedy nature and ties into the pirate theme prevalent in the expansion. Whether you are building a themed collection around pirates or simply admire the intricate artwork and mechanics of Magic: The Gathering, the Pitiless Plunderer foil is a standout addition. Its combination of aesthetic finish and functional gameplay makes it a sought-after item among enthusiasts. Explore the growing selection of Magic cards to find this and other rare finds for your collection.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2018

Series

Rivals of Ixalan

Card Number

#81

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

David Palumbo

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{3}{B}

Type

Creature — Human Pirate

Power / Toughness

1 / 4

Color

B

Card Text

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Whenever another creature you control dies, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

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

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What type of creature is Pitiless Plunderer?

Pitiless Plunderer is a Human Pirate creature card in Magic: The Gathering. It costs {3}{B} to cast and has a power and toughness of 1/4.

What is the ability of Pitiless Plunderer?

Whenever another creature you control dies, you create a Treasure token. This artifact can be tapped and sacrificed to add one mana of any color.

Is the Pitiless Plunderer card rare?

No, the Pitiless Plunderer is an Uncommon rarity card from the Rivals of Ixalan set. However, the foil version is often more desirable among collectors for its finish.

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