Fishmonger

Basic Info

• Type: Action-Shadow
• Cost: 2
• Effect: +1 Buy. +$1. You can play this from your deck as if in your hand.

Rating

Cost 2 minimum spec, but Shadow lets it play from deck — no terminal collision. +1 Buy supports multi-Province strategies.

Overall C tier. Cost 2 filler or strategic support.

How to Play

Early: 2-coin pickup, beats Estate. +1 Buy enables double-Province plans.

Mid-game: Shadow plays from deck top without bloating draws.

End-game: +1 Buy source for multi-Province turns.

Key Combos

Fishmonger + Bridge: +1 Buy synergy for multi-Province.

Fishmonger + other Shadow: Stacking without action drain.

Fishmonger + Daimyo: Doubled = +2 Buys / +$2.

Synergies

• Bridge / Bridge Troll: +Buy synergy.
• Other Shadow: Chains.
• Remodel / Craftsman: Cost-2 gain.

Counters & Bad Matchups

• Quick games: Cost-2 filler not needed.
• Pure BM: Shadow benefit lost.

Advanced Tips

Fishmonger fills 2-coin slots better than Estate buying. Always prefer it.