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Merchant Raiders The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander MTG card
LCC #163 · Art by Deruchenko Alexander
LCC set symbol, UncommonThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander#163Uncommon

Merchant Raiders

Creature · Human Pirate
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · LCC #163 nonfoil
$0.17 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
−41.4%
EDHREC rank
#7,224 Down 103 in 30 days
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Merchant Raiders Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.17, flat over 7 days, down 41.4% over 30 days, down 37.0% over 90 days.

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Merchant Raiders Printings & Prices

Merchant Raiders has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

LCC set symbol, UncommonLCC #163
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Merchant Raiders Rules Text & Legality

Merchant Raiders

Whenever this creature or another Pirate you control enters, tap up to one target creature. That creature doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as you control this creature.

"Tell you what, you keep the rope."

Merchant Raiders is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.

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Merchant Raiders Rulings

  • Nov 10, 2020

    If another player gains control of Merchant Raiders, the creature will no longer be affected by the ability stopping it from untapping, even if you later regain control of Merchant Raiders.

  • Nov 10, 2020

    The ability stopping the creature from untapping will continue to apply to it even if the creature changes controllers.

  • Nov 10, 2020

    The triggered ability can target any creature, including one that is already tapped. In that case, the creature stays tapped and won't untap during its controller's untap step.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Merchant Raiders has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Nov 20, 2020CMR set symbol, UncommonCommander LegendsCMR #81
  • Nov 20, 2020CMR set symbol, UncommonCommander Legends · foilCMR #81
  • Nov 17, 2023LCC set symbol, UncommonThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan CommanderLCC #163

Merchant Raiders in Commander

Merchant Raiders is the #7,224 most-played card on EDHREC, down 103 places over the last 30 days.

#7,224 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 103 in 30 days

Merchant Raiders FAQ

How much is Merchant Raiders worth?

Merchant Raiders is worth about $0.17 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Merchant Raiders legal in Commander?

Yes. Merchant Raiders is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Merchant Raiders been reprinted?

Yes. Merchant Raiders has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Merchant Raiders cheap?

Merchant Raiders trades at about $0.17; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,224 on EDHREC).