Fleshbag Marauder
Creature — Zombie Warrior
When this creature enters, each player sacrifices a creature of their choice.
*Grixis is a world where the only things found in abundance are death and decay. Corpses, whole or in part, are the standard currency among necromancers and demons.*
Power/Toughness: 3/1
Why Play Fleshbag Marauder
A versatile removal spell attached to a body, Fleshbag Marauder excels at dealing with problematic creatures while advancing your board state. Sacrifice-based strategies particularly value this card since you can immediately sacrifice the Marauder itself to its own ability, essentially getting a 3-mana Edict effect. Control and midrange decks appreciate the guaranteed card advantage, as opponents must lose a creature while you retain board presence.Format Notes
Commander sees the most play for Fleshbag Marauder, where it shines in sacrifice-themed decks and provides political removal in multiplayer games. The card maintains solid utility in Pauper's creature-heavy environment, offering budget players reliable removal that dodges hexproof and shroud. While legal in Pioneer and Modern, faster formats have largely moved past this effect in favor of more efficient options.Combos & Synergies
Recursion engines like Phyrexian Reclamation and Haunted Crossroads turn Fleshbag Marauder into repeatable removal, creating a soft lock against creature-based strategies. Aristocrat decks pair it with sacrifice payoffs such as Blood Artist and Zulaport Cutthroat to convert the forced sacrifices into immediate damage. Token generators like Bitterblossom provide fodder to sacrifice while maintaining board presence, making the symmetric effect heavily favor you.Featured in These Decks
- Undead Unleashed Commander
- Grave Danger Commander
- Eternal Might Commander
- Devour for Power Commander
- Devour for Power Commander
