Merchant Ship — Frequently Asked Questions

9 common questions about Merchant Ship in MTG — View Merchant Ship

What does Merchant Ship do?

Merchant Ship is a Creature — Human. Its Oracle text reads: "Merchant Ship can't attack unless defending player controls an Island.<br>Whenever Merchant Ship attacks and isn't blocked, you gain 2 life.<br>When you control no Islands, sacrifice Merchant Ship.".

What type of card is Merchant Ship?

Merchant Ship is a Creature — Human. It is a Uncommon card from the Arabian Nights set.

What format is Merchant Ship legal in?

Merchant Ship is legal in: Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Learn more about Legacy format in our wiki.

How much does Merchant Ship cost?

The current market price for Merchant Ship is approximately $46.40 USD. Prices fluctuate based on demand, format legality, and new set releases. View the latest price and price history chart. Buy on TCGPlayer.

What set is Merchant Ship from?

Merchant Ship was printed in Arabian Nights. Browse all cards from Arabian Nights.

Is Merchant Ship good in Commander?

Yes, Merchant Ship is legal in Commander. It has 2 known combos in Commander. See all combos with Merchant Ship. Learn more about the Commander format in our wiki.

What are the best combos with Merchant Ship?

Merchant Ship has 2 known combos. The most popular include: Jon Irenicus, Shattered One (Draw the game); Assault Suit (Draw the game). View all combos with Merchant Ship.

What cards are similar to Merchant Ship?

There are 20 cards similar to Merchant Ship with comparable effects or strategies. Some notable alternatives include Giant Shark, Pirate Ship, Dandân. View all cards similar to Merchant Ship.

What are budget alternatives to Merchant Ship?

Since Merchant Ship costs $46.40, you may want to explore more affordable alternatives under $2 that fill a similar role in your deck. View budget alternatives to Merchant Ship.

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