The Pitiless Plunderer, a 2023 Uncommon Human Pirate from Magic: The Gathering's The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander subset, designed for strategic mana acceleration.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan • Commander
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The Pitiless Plunderer is an Uncommon Human Pirate creature card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, specifically featured in the Commander subset. Carrying a mana cost of three generic and one black mana, this four-mana-value card brings a distinct strategic element to decks built around the black color identity. As a creature with one power and four toughness, its defensive presence is notable, but its true value lies in its triggered ability. Whenever another creature you control dies, this card generates a Treasure token. These artifacts allow players to sacrifice them for one mana of any color, providing flexible mana acceleration that can significantly impact gameplay. This mechanic encourages players to build strategies that leverage creature sacrifice or removal, turning potential losses into resource gains. The flavor text, "Shame to let good gold go to the grave," perfectly captures the opportunistic nature of this pirate. Collected by enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, the Pitiless Plunderer represents a solid choice for Commander players looking to enhance their mana base. Its design by artist David Palumbo, identified by the set code LCC, adds to its appeal among collectors who appreciate the visual storytelling of the Ixalan expansion. Whether you are building a new deck or expanding your collection of rare cards, this card offers both mechanical depth and aesthetic charm. The card's straightforward rules text makes it accessible to newer players while still offering strategic nuance for veterans.
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Subset
Commander
Subset Type
Subset
Card Number
#208
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Pitiless Plunderer
Game
Magic: The Gathering
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
David Palumbo
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}
Creature — Human Pirate
1 / 4
B
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
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."
FAQ
The Pitiless Plunderer has a mana cost of three generic mana and one black mana, totaling a mana value of four.
Whenever another creature you control dies, you create a Treasure token, which can be sacrificed for one mana of any color.
This card is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, released in 2023, and is part of the Commander subset with the set code LCC.
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