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Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $0.96

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Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Combo 33% Graveyard 33% Reanimator 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator's abilities and overall game plan.

Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+68% Synergy $0.33
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+64% Synergy $4.52
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+61% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+61% Synergy $3.60
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+57% Synergy $0.13
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+57% Synergy $1.18
Dread Return Dread Return
+49% Synergy $0.26
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+48% Synergy $0.94
Fathom Fleet Captain Fathom Fleet Captain
+46% Synergy $0.14
Dire Fleet Poisoner Dire Fleet Poisoner
+46% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+46% Synergy $0.28
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+46% Synergy $0.21
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+41% Synergy $0.16
Entomb Entomb
+34% Synergy $13.77
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+23% Synergy $2.38
Victimize Victimize
+22% Synergy $0.56
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $7.64
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Necropotence Necropotence
+23% Synergy $17.52
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $643.42
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $67.99
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+12% Synergy $20.89
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $25.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Forerunner of the Coalition Forerunner of the Coalition
+38% Synergy $0.48
Kitesail Freebooter Kitesail Freebooter
+38% Synergy $0.09
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+38% Synergy $0.03
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+36% Synergy $11.08
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+34% Synergy $0.25
Young Necromancer Young Necromancer
+30% Synergy $0.07
Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+30% Synergy $0.26
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+30% Synergy $2.08
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+28% Synergy $0.87
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+28% Synergy $0.14
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+27% Synergy $0.61
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+27% Synergy $0.25
Dire Fleet Interloper Dire Fleet Interloper
+23% Synergy $0.05
Grasping Scoundrel Grasping Scoundrel
+23% Synergy $0.13
Fathom Fleet Cutthroat Fathom Fleet Cutthroat
+23% Synergy $0.02
Tomb Robber Tomb Robber
+23% Synergy $0.16
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+23% Synergy $0.57
Champion of Stray Souls Champion of Stray Souls
+23% Synergy $0.27
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+22% Synergy $1.58
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+22% Synergy $0.36
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+21% Synergy $1.81
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+21% Synergy $0.26
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+19% Synergy $0.26
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+16% Synergy $0.96
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.53
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+15% Synergy $12.47
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+14% Synergy $5.30
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+13% Synergy $2.10
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+12% Synergy $3.86
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+12% Synergy $1.81
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $1.24
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+7% Synergy $0.49
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.60
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-17% Synergy $11.29
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-22% Synergy $1.09

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator safe.

Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+30% Synergy $0.18
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+28% Synergy $1.47
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+28% Synergy $0.56
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+21% Synergy $0.18
Dismember Dismember
+19% Synergy $6.09
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+18% Synergy $2.15
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+17% Synergy $9.78
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+16% Synergy $18.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.16

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator's game plan and control the board.

Final Parting Final Parting
+25% Synergy $0.33
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+24% Synergy $10.16
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+20% Synergy $0.83
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $2.36
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+19% Synergy $2.11
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+16% Synergy $25.53
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+7% Synergy $2.13
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+38% Synergy $61.02
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+36% Synergy $4.25
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+30% Synergy $4.55
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+26% Synergy $54.66
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+25% Synergy $11.38
Bloodthorn Flail Bloodthorn Flail
+23% Synergy $0.05
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+23% Synergy $0.46
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+22% Synergy $1.42
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+20% Synergy $1.07
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+20% Synergy $20.02
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+16% Synergy $2.20
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+11% Synergy $5.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Planar Void Planar Void
+23% Synergy $7.78
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+22% Synergy $0.08
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+19% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+12% Synergy $2.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $6.79

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+39% Synergy $19.73
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+38% Synergy $1.37
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+37% Synergy $6.61
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+33% Synergy $0.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+23% Synergy $38.71
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+22% Synergy $2.02
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+22% Synergy $0.32
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+20% Synergy $2.02
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+19% Synergy $1.84
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-7% Synergy $11.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-15% Synergy $47.16

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+21% Synergy $0.68
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+19% Synergy $67.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+27% Synergy $0.23
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+23% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Francisco, Fowl Marauder Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cultist of the Absolute Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tormod, the Desecrator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
The Fifteenth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fifteenth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tana, the Bloodsower Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kodama of the East Tree Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kodama of the East Tree
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Krark, the Thumbless Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Sarevok, Deathbringer Flaming Fist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Flaming Fist
Kodama of the East Tree Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kodama of the East Tree // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Prava of the Steel Legion Tormod, the Desecrator Prava of the Steel Legion // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Skanos Dragonheart Agent of the Iron Throne Skanos Dragonheart // Agent of the Iron Throne
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tymna the Weaver Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tymna the Weaver
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tormod, the Desecrator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tormod, the Desecrator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Inspiring Leader Viconia, Drow Apostate // Inspiring Leader
Viconia, Drow Apostate Popular Entertainer Viconia, Drow Apostate // Popular Entertainer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tormod, the Desecrator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
The Third Doctor Vislor Turlough The Third Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Thrasios, Triton Hero Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tormod, the Desecrator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tormod, the Desecrator