Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary
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$0.22Legendary Creature — Human Mercenary Villain
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3804
Current Rank
38
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary's abilities and overall game plan.
Tombstone, Career Criminal+81% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.23
Baron Strucker, HYDRA Overlord+80% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.18
The Masters of Evil+78% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.20
Swarm, Being of Bees+76% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.21
Madame Masque+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.14
Yellowjacket, Heartless Marauder+63% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.16
HYDRA Troopers+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.12
Venom's Hunger+60% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.23
Doom Reigns Supreme+59% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.33
Visions of Villainy+59% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.25
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary decks.
Tombstone, Career Criminal+81% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.23
Baron Strucker, HYDRA Overlord+80% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.18
The Masters of Evil+78% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.20
Swarm, Being of Bees+76% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.21
Madame Masque+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.14
Yellowjacket, Heartless Marauder+63% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.16
HYDRA Troopers+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.12
Venom's Hunger+60% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.23
Doom Reigns Supreme+59% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.33
Visions of Villainy+59% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.25
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$53.81
Necropotence-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$38.30
Demonic Tutor-16% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$65.44
Bolas's Citadel-19% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.11
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Arnim Zola, Bio-Fanatic+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.18
Scorpion, Seething Striker+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.22
Grim Reaper, Lethal Legionnaire+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.13
Elektra, Daughter of the Hand+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.30
Common Crook+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.24
Crimson Cowl, Master of Evil+54% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.36
Agents of HYDRA+52% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.12
Black Cat, Cunning Thief+48% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.59
M.O.D.O.K.+47% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$2.46
Minotaur, Roxxon CEO+46% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.33
The Frightful Four+45% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.28
Citizen V, Helmut Zemo+43% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.34
Red Room Recruit+41% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.12
Moonstone, Harsh Mistress+40% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.17
Roxxon Brutes+39% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.11
Kingpin's Enforcers+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.14
White Widow, Yelena Belova+38% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.72
Baron Helmut Zemo+38% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.25
Venom, Eddie Brock+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$15.90
Ninja of the Hand+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.17
Klaw, Master of Sound+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.21
Ultron Drone+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.18
Ultimo, Civilization's End+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.27
Doctor Doom+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.35
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.31
Radioactive Man+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.23
Valentina Allegra de Fontaine+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.27
A.I.M. Synthoids+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.12
Whiplash, Vengeful Engineer+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.15
Viper, Cruel Conspirator+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.29
Doombot Harbinger+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.37
MACH-1, Swooping Scoundrel+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.27
Swordsman, Sharp Scoundrel+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.14
Kingpin, Wilson Fisk+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.71
Venomized Cat+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.23
Super-Adaptoid+19% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.30
Hammerhead, Maggia Boss+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Venom, Evil Unleashed+18% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.23
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$40.22
Agent Venom+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.37
Green Goblin, Back for More+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.61
Doom's Servo-Guards+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.20
Graveshifter+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.28
Zulaport Cutthroat+5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.43
Ayara, First of Locthwain+3% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$7.02
Dread Presence+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.77
Morbid Opportunist-8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.34
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-10% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$5.05
Blood Artist-15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.58
Crypt Ghast-25% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$16.92
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary safe.
The Spot's Portal+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.32
Hero's Downfall+30% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.28
Decoy Ploy+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.15
Hour of Defeat+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.07
Reckoner's Bargain+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.97
Dark Deed+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.24
Deadly Dispute+14% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.28
Widow's Bite+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.08
Murder+11% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.20
Infernal Rebirth+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.25
Lethal Scheme+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Isildur's Fateful Strike+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.26
Feign Death+10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.79
Long Goodbye+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.27
Pain 101+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.22
Doom Blade+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.37
Sephiroth's Intervention+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.15
Fake Your Own Death+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.26
Price of Fame+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Thrilling Encore+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.49
Victim of Night+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.35
Costly Plunder+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Supernatural Stamina+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.18
Scales of Shale+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.11
Nameless Inversion+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.27
Rescue from the Underworld+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.24
Terror+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.26
Wake the Dead+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.25
Withering Boon+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.35
Altar's Reap+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.39
Saw in Half+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.82
Corrupted Conviction+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.35
Deadly Rollick+0% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$28.23
Undying Malice+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Not Dead After All0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.24
Bitter Triumph-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Sudden Spoiling-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.89
Fell the Profane-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.33
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$53.81
Tragic Slip-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Withering Torment-6% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.50
Imp's Mischief-7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$9.38
Flare of Malice-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.29
Snuff Out-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$13.13
Infernal Grasp-9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.39
Malakir Rebirth-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$13.55
Go for the Throat-17% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.64
Defile-19% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.16
Village Rites-20% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.76
Dark Ritual-27% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$7.98
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary's game plan and control the board.
Endless Ranks of HYDRA+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.24
Villainous Wrath+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.68
Behold the Sinister Six!+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.36
Cruel Alliance+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.06
Too Evil to Stay Dead+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.24
Risky Research+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.22
Prison Break+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.21
Kindred Dominance+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.41
Minion Missile+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.25
Come Back Wrong+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.43
Shredder's Revenge+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.16
Haunting Voyage+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Chain of Smog+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$8.51
Risky Shortcut+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Doomfall+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.34
Sandman's Quicksand+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.22
Lethal Protection+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.27
Pull from the Grave+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.17
Torment of Hailfire+3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$34.56
Cruel Tutor+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$42.99
Final Act+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.40
Ancient Craving+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Diabolic Intent+2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$17.00
Pox+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.21
Zombify+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.24
Exhume+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.57
Shredder's Technique+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.31
Ambition's Cost+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.34
Stitch Together+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.42
Bloodline Bidding+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.79
Patriarch's Bidding+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.73
Decorum Dissertation0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.22
Exsanguinate0% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.44
Syphon Mind-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Beseech the Mirror-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$19.86
Reanimate-4% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$10.40
Peer into the Abyss-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.01
Night's Whisper-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.37
Sign in Blood-5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.37
Grim Tutor-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$24.37
Read the Bones-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Diabolic Tutor-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.35
Victimize-9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.25
Damnation-14% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$22.05
Feed the Swarm-16% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.22
Demonic Tutor-16% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$65.44
Toxic Deluge-23% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.11
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Stolen Stark Tech+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.14
Vedalken Orrery+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$15.55
Maskwood Nexus+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.04
Lashwrithe+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.67
Damocles Base, Sword of Kang+11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Shadowspear+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$31.07
Eerie Gravestone+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.21
Entropic Battlecruiser+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Vorpal Sword+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.55
Strionic Resonator+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.93
Helm of the Host+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.51
Nightmare Lash+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.74
Chalice of Life+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.36
Anchovy & Banana Pizza+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.15
Cosmic Cube+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.81
Thran Power Suit+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.94
Tome of Legends+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.32
Quietus Spike+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.12
Spellbook+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.43
Loxodon Warhammer+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.46
The Darkness Crystal+3% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.80
Banner of Kinship+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$7.20
Blackblade Reforged+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.94
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.18
Alhammarret's Archive+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$10.38
Phyrexian Altar+1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$54.44
Bontu's Monument+0% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.58
Wayfarer's Bauble0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Whip of Erebos-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.67
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.08
Swiftfoot Boots-4% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.73
Jet Medallion-11% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$13.90
Skullclamp-17% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.93
Bolas's Citadel-19% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.11
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thunderbolts Conspiracy+57% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.23
Robot Domination+45% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.16
Criminal Enterprise+44% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.31
Villainous Syndication+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.32
Construct a Cosmic Cube+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.31
HYDRA Infiltration+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.08
Kaya's Ghostform+16% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.74
Wound Reflection+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$14.14
Alien Symbiosis+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.22
The Death of Gwen Stacy+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.33
Bad Moon+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.32
Sanguine Bond+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$6.75
Parker Luck+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.26
Tinybones Joins Up+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.05
Grievous Wound+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.71
Cover of Darkness+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$21.91
The Eldest Reborn+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.39
Exquisite Blood+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$37.76
Black Market Connections-1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$11.20
Dictate of Erebos-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$17.59
Necropotence-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$38.30
Black Market-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.89
Grave Pact-11% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$30.44
Phyrexian Arena-26% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.93
Battles
Battles that give Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Fiora+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.47
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Emergence Zone+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.78
Secret Tunnel+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.24
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Vesuva+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.95
Winding Canyons+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$36.37
The Dross Pits+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.29
Deserted Temple+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.78
Inventors' Fair+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$16.00
Reliquary Tower+0% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.98
Barren Moor-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$35.56
War Room-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.16
Bojuka Bog-2% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.53
High Market-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.58
Spymaster's Vault-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.22
Geier Reach Sanitarium-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.58
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$40.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-8% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$53.68
Witch's Cottage-9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.80
Castle Locthwain-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.31
Cabal Coffers-12% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$26.73
Cabal Stronghold-12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$13.84
Rogue's Passage-14% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.77
Phyrexian Tower-18% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$30.43
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.71
Caged Sun+8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.87
Liquimetal Torque+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.63
Fractured Powerstone+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.39
Prismatic Lens+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.41
Gilded Lotus+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.63
The Soul Stone0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$88.47
Thran Dynamo0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.25
Charcoal Diamond-3% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.37
Arcane Signet-6% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.57
Mind Stone-6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.31
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.90
Sol Ring-11% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$1.58
Thought Vessel-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.35
Lands
The mana base foundation for Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Villainous Hideout+54% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.22
Command Tower+20% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.35
Surveillance Room+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.19
Avengers Tower+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.23
Evolving Wilds+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Castle Doom+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.32
Fabled Passage+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.93
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Path of Ancestry+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.26
Swamp0% Synergy
in 95% of decks
$0.11
Cavern of Souls-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$51.11
Myriad Landscape-2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.31
Fell the Profane-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.33
Boggart Trawler-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.79
Malakir Rebirth-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$13.55
Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary Deck Stats
Based on 38 Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 32
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 5
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 32 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 31 basic, 5 nonbasic
#1
#3044
Jun 2026 · #2961
Aug 2026 · #3044
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2026-06 | 2961 |
| 2026-07 | 2908 |
| 2026-08 | 3044 |
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Gollum, Riddle Master
Gollum, Silent Slinker
Gollum the Abandoned
Grandmother Sengir
Grendel, Spawn of Knull
Grim Reaper, Lethal Legionnaire
Griselbrand
Hammerhead, Maggia Boss