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Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $1.44

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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 $0.11
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+64% Synergy $5.95
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+61% Synergy $0.11
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+61% Synergy $1.53
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+57% Synergy $0.12
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+57% Synergy $1.27
Dread Return Dread Return
+49% Synergy $0.31
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+48% Synergy $2.51
Fathom Fleet Captain Fathom Fleet Captain
+46% Synergy $0.07
Dire Fleet Poisoner Dire Fleet Poisoner
+46% Synergy $0.37

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 $0.24
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+46% Synergy $0.14
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+41% Synergy $0.20
Entomb Entomb
+34% Synergy $18.03
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+23% Synergy $2.55
Victimize Victimize
+22% Synergy $0.48
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $5.34
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.35

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+23% Synergy $17.41
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+19% Synergy $719.33
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $75.61
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+12% Synergy $19.69
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $29.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+8% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $48.88

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 $0.68
Kitesail Freebooter Kitesail Freebooter
+38% Synergy $0.11
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+38% Synergy $0.06
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+36% Synergy $13.28
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+34% Synergy $0.24
Young Necromancer Young Necromancer
+30% Synergy $0.06
Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+30% Synergy $0.32
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+30% Synergy $1.95
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+28% Synergy $0.61
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+28% Synergy $0.06
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+27% Synergy $1.19
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+27% Synergy $0.19
Dire Fleet Interloper Dire Fleet Interloper
+23% Synergy $0.06
Grasping Scoundrel Grasping Scoundrel
+23% Synergy $0.24
Fathom Fleet Cutthroat Fathom Fleet Cutthroat
+23% Synergy $0.02
Tomb Robber Tomb Robber
+23% Synergy $0.17
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+23% Synergy $0.58
Champion of Stray Souls Champion of Stray Souls
+23% Synergy $0.26
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+22% Synergy $0.77
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+22% Synergy $0.32
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+21% Synergy $1.90
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+21% Synergy $0.27
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+19% Synergy $0.26
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+16% Synergy $0.85
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+16% Synergy $0.46
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+15% Synergy $9.07
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+14% Synergy $5.84
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+13% Synergy $1.99
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+12% Synergy $5.39
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+12% Synergy $2.76
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $1.97
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+7% Synergy $0.39
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.40
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-17% Synergy $13.60
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-22% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+30% Synergy $0.23
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+28% Synergy $2.31
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+28% Synergy $0.54
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+21% Synergy $0.14
Dismember Dismember
+19% Synergy $5.87
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+18% Synergy $2.38
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+17% Synergy $13.86
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+16% Synergy $18.95
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.97

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 $11.31
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+20% Synergy $0.93
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $2.45
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+19% Synergy $2.33
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+16% Synergy $24.34
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+7% Synergy $4.77
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.22
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $5.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+38% Synergy $23.08
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+36% Synergy $5.85
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+30% Synergy $4.35
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+26% Synergy $59.53
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+25% Synergy $11.88
Bloodthorn Flail Bloodthorn Flail
+23% Synergy $0.08
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+23% Synergy $0.31
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+22% Synergy $1.85
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+20% Synergy $1.10
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+20% Synergy $22.23
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+16% Synergy $3.69
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+11% Synergy $5.57

Enchantments

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

Planar Void Planar Void
+23% Synergy $4.48
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+22% Synergy $0.15
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+19% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+12% Synergy $3.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+5% Synergy $7.52

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+39% Synergy $18.67
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+38% Synergy $1.41
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+37% Synergy $6.87
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+33% Synergy $1.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+23% Synergy $35.27
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+22% Synergy $1.87
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+22% Synergy $0.15
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+20% Synergy $2.94
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+19% Synergy $2.87
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-7% Synergy $11.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-15% Synergy $48.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+21% Synergy $0.69
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+19% Synergy $62.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.48

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 $0.12
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+23% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.17

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