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Francisco, Fowl Marauder: Pirates
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Bird Pirate

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Pirates 29% Graveyard 14% +1/+1 Counters 7% Birds 7% Curses 7%
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Partner Commanders

Francisco, Fowl Marauder: Pirates can partner with any of these 57 commanders.

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Tana, the Bloodsower Tana, the Bloodsower
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
Radiant, Serra Archangel Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Slurrk, All-Ingesting
The Prismatic Piper The Prismatic Piper
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Francisco, Fowl Marauder's Pirates builds — cards that lean hardest into the Pirates theme.

Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+99% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+53% Synergy $0.63
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+50% Synergy $0.33
Deadeye Tracker Deadeye Tracker
+100% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Francisco, Fowl Marauder Pirates game on their own.

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $62.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Pirates plan in Francisco, Fowl Marauder decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+75% Synergy $0.16
Dire Fleet Interloper Dire Fleet Interloper
+75% Synergy $0.13
Fathom Fleet Captain Fathom Fleet Captain
+75% Synergy $0.24
Dire Fleet Poisoner Dire Fleet Poisoner
+75% Synergy $0.86
Tomb Robber Tomb Robber
+75% Synergy $0.18
Forerunner of the Coalition Forerunner of the Coalition
+75% Synergy $0.72
Grasping Scoundrel Grasping Scoundrel
+75% Synergy $0.19
Fathom Fleet Cutthroat Fathom Fleet Cutthroat
+75% Synergy $0.11
Dire Fleet Hoarder Dire Fleet Hoarder
+74% Synergy $0.10
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+74% Synergy $0.25
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+69% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+53% Synergy $0.26
Kitesail Freebooter Kitesail Freebooter
+50% Synergy $0.26
Deadeye Tormentor Deadeye Tormentor
+50% Synergy $0.08
Skeletal Changeling Skeletal Changeling
+50% Synergy $0.30
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+47% Synergy $0.63
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+30% Synergy $5.19
Desperate Castaways Desperate Castaways
+25% Synergy $0.11
Skyclave Shadowcat Skyclave Shadowcat
+25% Synergy $0.18
Lurking Chupacabra Lurking Chupacabra
+25% Synergy $0.08
Wanted Scoundrels Wanted Scoundrels
+25% Synergy $0.21
Gurgling Anointer Gurgling Anointer
+25% Synergy $0.17
Hagra Constrictor Hagra Constrictor
+25% Synergy $0.30
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+25% Synergy $0.29
Rampaging Spiketail Rampaging Spiketail
+25% Synergy $0.16
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+25% Synergy $0.07
Hollowsage Hollowsage
+25% Synergy $0.13
Mer-Ek Nightblade Mer-Ek Nightblade
+25% Synergy $0.19
Sinister Starfish Sinister Starfish
+25% Synergy $0.26
Queen's Agent Queen's Agent
+25% Synergy $0.08
Dinosaur Hunter Dinosaur Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.05
Accursed Witch Infectious Curse Accursed Witch
+25% Synergy $0.29
Nightshade Harvester Nightshade Harvester
+25% Synergy $0.31
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+24% Synergy $0.29
Undercity Scrounger Undercity Scrounger
+24% Synergy $0.17
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+24% Synergy $2.61
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+24% Synergy $0.55
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+24% Synergy $1.30
Fell Beast of Mordor Fell Beast of Mordor
+24% Synergy $0.79
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+24% Synergy $1.69
Silversmote Ghoul Silversmote Ghoul
+24% Synergy $0.35
Mogis's Marauder Mogis's Marauder
+24% Synergy $0.27
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+23% Synergy $0.28
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+23% Synergy $0.36
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+21% Synergy $3.09
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+20% Synergy $0.39
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+20% Synergy $5.22
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+11% Synergy $3.13
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+2% Synergy $0.79
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Francisco, Fowl Marauder's Pirates deck ahead.

Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+43% Synergy $0.28
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+41% Synergy $0.84
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+40% Synergy $0.37
Bitter Downfall Bitter Downfall
+25% Synergy $0.17
Ebony Charm Ebony Charm
+25% Synergy $0.19
Crushing Disappointment Crushing Disappointment
+25% Synergy $0.18
Blood Curdle Blood Curdle
+25% Synergy $0.25
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
+25% Synergy $0.17
Assassin's Ink Assassin's Ink
+25% Synergy $0.14
Cradle to Grave Cradle to Grave
+25% Synergy $0.09
Defenestrate Defenestrate
+25% Synergy $0.08
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+24% Synergy $1.82
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+24% Synergy $1.28
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+24% Synergy $0.61
Rowan's Grim Search Rowan's Grim Search
+24% Synergy $0.30
Wretched Confluence Wretched Confluence
+24% Synergy $0.28
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+23% Synergy $0.21
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+23% Synergy $0.14
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+22% Synergy $1.08
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+22% Synergy $0.32
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+22% Synergy $0.44
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+19% Synergy $3.27
Feign Death Feign Death
+17% Synergy $1.03
Darkness Darkness
+15% Synergy $23.67
Entomb Entomb
+13% Synergy $16.75
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+12% Synergy $0.30
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+10% Synergy $1.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.61
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.67
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.38
Defile Defile
-11% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Pirates game plan forward for Francisco, Fowl Marauder.

Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+73% Synergy $0.19
Blood Money Blood Money
+72% Synergy $0.91
Defossilize Defossilize
+50% Synergy $0.19
March of the Drowned March of the Drowned
+50% Synergy $0.29
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+47% Synergy $1.81
Death Stroke Death Stroke
+25% Synergy $0.15
Grim Captain's Call Grim Captain's Call
+25% Synergy $0.20
Pointed Discussion Pointed Discussion
+25% Synergy $0.32
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+24% Synergy $0.33
Plague Wind Plague Wind
+24% Synergy $4.76
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+24% Synergy $5.01
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+24% Synergy $0.19
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+24% Synergy $0.26
Overwhelming Forces Overwhelming Forces
+24% Synergy $0.77
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+23% Synergy $0.13
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+22% Synergy $0.37
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+21% Synergy $2.97
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+21% Synergy $0.31
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+21% Synergy $2.36
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+21% Synergy $0.99
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+19% Synergy $9.77
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $2.85
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.47
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+13% Synergy $23.87
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+11% Synergy $2.09
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $16.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $21.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.31
Victimize Victimize
-2% Synergy $2.02

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Francisco, Fowl Marauder Pirates decks.

The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+75% Synergy $0.26
Shadowed Caravel Shadowed Caravel
+50% Synergy $0.21
Fell Flagship Fell Flagship
+50% Synergy $0.30
Executioner's Hood Executioner's Hood
+25% Synergy $0.16
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+25% Synergy $0.24
Arm-Mounted Anchor Arm-Mounted Anchor
+25% Synergy $0.23
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+25% Synergy $0.35
Visage of Dread Dread Osseosaur Visage of Dread
+25% Synergy $0.17
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+25% Synergy $1.14
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+25% Synergy $1.60
Throne of the Grim Captain The Grim Captain Throne of the Grim Captain
+25% Synergy $0.31
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+25% Synergy $0.44
Pirate's Cutlass Pirate's Cutlass
+25% Synergy $0.12
Animation Module Animation Module
+25% Synergy $2.63
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+24% Synergy $0.19
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+24% Synergy $0.72
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+23% Synergy $2.03
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+23% Synergy $0.26
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+23% Synergy $1.65
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.29
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+21% Synergy $3.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.99
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-37% Synergy $10.47

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Pirates strategy in Francisco, Fowl Marauder decks.

Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
+49% Synergy $0.84
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+49% Synergy $0.35
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+49% Synergy $0.30
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+48% Synergy $0.41
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+47% Synergy $0.92
Cursed Land Cursed Land
+25% Synergy $0.25
Curse of Oblivion Curse of Oblivion
+25% Synergy $0.11
Cruel Reality Cruel Reality
+25% Synergy $1.84
Fear Fear
+25% Synergy $0.13
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+25% Synergy $0.34
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+25% Synergy $0.21
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+25% Synergy $0.11
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+25% Synergy $0.57
Canonized in Blood Canonized in Blood
+25% Synergy $0.15
Curse of Shallow Graves Curse of Shallow Graves
+25% Synergy $1.00
Curse of Wizardry Curse of Wizardry
+25% Synergy $0.22
Curse of Thirst Curse of Thirst
+25% Synergy $0.32
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+24% Synergy $0.41
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+24% Synergy $0.50
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+24% Synergy $1.72
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+23% Synergy $0.63
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+20% Synergy $17.06
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+20% Synergy $2.58
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+15% Synergy $2.52
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+12% Synergy $36.84
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $5.25
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $18.31

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Francisco, Fowl Marauder Pirates decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+56% Synergy $0.36
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+47% Synergy $0.25
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+40% Synergy $0.37
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+25% Synergy $1.00
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+24% Synergy $0.79
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+23% Synergy $0.19
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+22% Synergy $4.34
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+22% Synergy $17.43
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+22% Synergy $0.52
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+22% Synergy $0.38
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $2.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.37
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+12% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.76
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-10% Synergy $13.47

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Francisco, Fowl Marauder's Pirates strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy $0.46
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+24% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Idol Infernal Idol
+24% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+19% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+14% Synergy $3.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base behind Francisco, Fowl Marauder's Pirates decks.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+74% Synergy $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+70% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.67

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Francisco, Fowl Marauder: Pirates.

Francisco, Fowl Marauder Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tormod, the Desecrator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ravos, Soultender Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Admiral Brass, Unsinkable
Edward Kenway Edward Kenway
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Francisco, Fowl Marauder Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Don Andres, the Renegade Don Andres, the Renegade
Ramirez DePietro Ramirez DePietro
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Francisco, Fowl Marauder Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Egon, God of Death Egon, God of Death
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Criminal Past Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Criminal Past
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cultist of the Absolute Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tormod, the Desecrator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Myojin of Grim Betrayal Myojin of Grim Betrayal
Admiral Beckett Brass Admiral Beckett Brass
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Scion of Halaster Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Scion of Halaster
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ravos, Soultender Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Ravos, Soultender
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie