Merchant Raiders
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander · #163

Merchant Raiders

Merchant Raiders is a Uncommon Creature — Human Pirate from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander (163) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.25
Cardmarket trend €0.20
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Merchant Raiders suits collectors and players working on The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Merchant Raiders from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?

Merchant Raiders is a Creature — Human Pirate in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 163. Mana cost {3}{U}. Color identity: U. Merchant Raiders (163) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Pirate in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Merchant Raiders worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Merchant Raiders. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.20; Normal: $0.25. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander
Number163
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.25
Cardmarket EUR€0.20
cardmarket $0.20
Normal $0.25

Card stats

ColorsU
Power2

How collectible is Merchant Raiders?

Merchant Raiders is a Uncommon printing in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Merchant Raiders?

Merchant Raiders lists as Creature — Human Pirate. Artist: Deruchenko Alexander. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Collector number 163 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Merchant Raiders (163) is a format-relevant Creature — Human Pirate in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Merchant Raiders is catalogued as Uncommon Creature — Human Pirate in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.20; Normal: $0.25).
  • Mana cost {3}{U} and type line Creature — Human Pirate help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.25 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Merchant Raiders from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander?

Merchant Raiders is a Uncommon Creature — Human Pirate from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander numbered 163 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Merchant Raiders worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Merchant Raiders. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Merchant Raiders?

Merchant Raiders is catalogued as Uncommon in The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Merchant Raiders legal in Commander or Standard?

Merchant Raiders shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Merchant Raiders near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.