Marchesa, Dealer of Death — Crime Pays in Thunder Junction
Marchesa, Dealer of Death rewards a playstyle that leans into risk and selection. As a three four legendary creature with a blue black red identity, she turns every committed crime into card advantage when you are willing to pay an extra one. The ability pairs well with sacrifice loops graveyard interaction and any deck that can reliably trigger crimes to sculpt the top of your library while feeding the graveyard for future plays.
In practice she is a toolbox commander piece or a midrange threat in multiplayer games. Use low cost crimes discard effects or targeted theft to flood your graveyard and then pay one to choose between two top cards. The foil treatment from Outlaws of Thunder Junction adds collector appeal while the printed wording clarifies timing and the crime reminder so you know exactly which interactions will trigger her ability.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {U}{B}{R}
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Card Type — Legendary Creature
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Subtypes — Human Rogue
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Whenever you commit a crime, you may pay 1. If you do, look at the top two cards of your library. Put one of them into your hand and the other into your graveyard. (Targeting opponents anything they control and/or cards in their graveyards is a crime.)
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Power / Toughness — 3/4
