Marionette Apprentice

Marionette Apprentice (Modern Horizons 3)
Steve Ellis

Fabricate 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on it or create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token.) Whenever another creature or artifact you control is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, each opponent loses 1 life.

Persistent Constrictor (Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander)
Steve Ellis

At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, they lose 1 life and you put a -1/-1 counter on up to one target creature they control. Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)

Jegantha, the Wellspring (Multiverse Legends)
Steve Ellis

Companion — No card in your starting deck has more than one of the same mana symbol in its mana cost. (If this card is your chosen companion, you may put it into your hand from outside the game for {3} as a sorcery.) {T}: Add {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}. This mana can't be spent to pay generic mana costs.

Disperse (Morningtide)
Steve Ellis

Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.

Gryffid scowled at the sky. A perfect day for the hunt tainted by clouds. He wished them gone. High above, the clouds looked down, scowled, and made a wish of their own.

Mudbutton Torchrunner (Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins)
Steve Ellis

When this creature dies, it deals 3 damage to any target.

The oil sloshes against his skull as he nears his destination: the Frogtosser Games and the lighting of the Flaming Boggart.

Mudbutton Torchrunner (Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins)
Steve Ellis

When this creature dies, it deals 3 damage to any target.

The oil sloshes against his skull as he nears his destination: the Frogtosser Games and the lighting of the Flaming Boggart.

Lightning Strike (Aetherdrift)
Steve Ellis

Lightning Strike deals 3 damage to any target.

"No, it's not quite as simple as 'point and boom,' but if you must summarize." —Daretti

Hunting Wilds (Commander 2018)
Steve Ellis

Kicker {3}{G} (You may pay an additional {3}{G} as you cast this spell.) Search your library for up to two Forest cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. If this spell was kicked, untap all Forests put onto the battlefield this way. They become 3/3 green creatures with haste that are still lands.

Mudbutton Torchrunner (Lorwyn)
Steve Ellis

When this creature dies, it deals 3 damage to any target.

The oil sloshes against his skull as he nears his destination: the Frogtosser Games and the lighting of the Flaming Boggart.

Capricious Hellraiser (Phyrexia: All Will Be One)
Steve Ellis

This spell costs {3} less to cast if you have nine or more cards in your graveyard. Flying When this creature enters, exile three cards at random from your graveyard. Choose a noncreature, nonland card from among them and copy it. You may cast the copy without paying its mana cost.

Insatiable Hemophage (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths)
Steve Ellis

Mutate {2}{B} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Deathtouch Whenever this creature mutates, each opponent loses X life and you gain X life, where X is the number of times this creature has mutated.

Protective Bubble (Lorwyn)
Steve Ellis

Enchant creature Enchanted creature can't be blocked and has shroud. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities.)

Skilled merrow rudders ensure their charges arrive on time and without incident.

Coppercoat Vanguard (March of the Machine: The Aftermath)
Steve Ellis

Each other Human you control gets +1/+0 and has ward {1}. (Whenever it becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.)

Jegantha, the Wellspring (Multiverse Legends)
Steve Ellis

Companion — No card in your starting deck has more than one of the same mana symbol in its mana cost. (If this card is your chosen companion, you may put it into your hand from outside the game for {3} as a sorcery.) {T}: Add {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}. This mana can't be spent to pay generic mana costs.

Merrow Commerce (Lorwyn)
Steve Ellis

At the beginning of your end step, untap all Merfolk you control.

Schools meet and mingle on Lorwyn's riverways. In the bustling interplay, the merrow renew their sense of community as they sharpen their wits and hone their trading skills.

Electrozoa (Modern Horizons 3)
Steve Ellis

Flash Flying When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). At the beginning of your first main phase, tap this creature unless you pay {E}.

Gyruda, Doom of Depths (Multiverse Legends)
Steve Ellis

Companion — Your starting deck contains only cards with even mana values. (If this card is your chosen companion, you may put it into your hand from outside the game for {3} as a sorcery.) When Gyruda enters, each player mills four cards. Put a creature card with an even mana value from among the milled cards onto the battlefield under your control.

Elvish Promenade (Duels of the Planeswalkers)
Steve Ellis

Create a 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature token for each Elf you control.

The faultless and immaculate castes form the lower tiers of elvish society, with the exquisite caste above them. At the pinnacle is the perfect, a consummate blend of aristocrat and predator.

Giant Warrior (Morningtide Tokens)
Steve Ellis

Phantasmagorian (Planar Chaos)
Steve Ellis

When you cast this spell, any player may discard three cards. If a player does, counter Phantasmagorian. Discard three cards: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

Cruel Edict (Magic Player Rewards 2007)
Steve Ellis

Target opponent sacrifices a creature of their choice.

Lurrus of the Dream-Den (Multiverse Legends)
Steve Ellis

Companion — Each permanent card in your starting deck has mana value 2 or less. (If this card is your chosen companion, you may put it into your hand from outside the game for {3} as a sorcery.) Lifelink Once during each of your turns, you may cast a permanent spell with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard.

Elvish Promenade (Kaldheim Commander)
Steve Ellis

Create a 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature token for each Elf you control.

The faultless and immaculate castes form the lower tiers of elvish society, with the exquisite caste above them. At the pinnacle is the perfect, a consummate blend of aristocrat and predator.

Coppercoat Vanguard (March of the Machine: The Aftermath)
Steve Ellis

Each other Human you control gets +1/+0 and has ward {1}. (Whenever it becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {1}.)

Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus (Phyrexia: All Will Be One)
Steve Ellis

Reach At the beginning of each combat, double the power and toughness of each creature you control until end of turn. {G/P}{G/P}, Sacrifice two other creatures: Put an indestructible counter on Zopandrel. ({G/P} can be paid with either {G} or 2 life.)

Refurbished Familiar (Modern Horizons 3)
Steve Ellis

Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to cast for each artifact you control.) Flying When this creature enters, each opponent discards a card. For each opponent who can't, you draw a card.

When her beloved pet died, the artificer turned to necromancy.

Starnheim Memento (Foundations Jumpstart)
Steve Ellis

{T}: Add {W}. {1}{W}, {T}: Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains flying until end of turn. Activate only as a sorcery.

Made from a feather from Firja's wing, it marks a worthy hero with the blessing of the valkyries.

Persistent Constrictor (Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander)
Steve Ellis

At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, they lose 1 life and you put a -1/-1 counter on up to one target creature they control. Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)

Find (Modern Horizons 3 Commander)
Steve Ellis

Find (Ravnica Remastered)
Steve Ellis

Brutal Cathar (Innistrad: Midnight Hunt)
Steve Ellis

Mudbutton Torchrunner (Modern Masters 2017)
Steve Ellis

When this creature dies, it deals 3 damage to any target.

The oil sloshes against his skull as he nears his destination: the Frogtosser Games and the lighting of the Flaming Boggart.

Drannith Ruins (March of the Machine: The Aftermath)
Steve Ellis

{T}: Add {C}. {2}, {T}: Put two +1/+1 counters on target non-Human creature that entered this turn.

Spitting Sliver (Planar Chaos)
Steve Ellis

All Sliver creatures have first strike.

"Our lances' reach had been our saving grace in our fight against the hive. Now even that advantage is taken from us." —Adom Capashen, Benalish knight

Huntmaster of the Fells (Innistrad Remastered)
Steve Ellis

Elvish Promenade (Lorwyn)
Steve Ellis

Create a 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature token for each Elf you control.

The faultless and immaculate castes form the lower tiers of elvish society, with the exquisite caste above them. At the pinnacle is the perfect, a consummate blend of aristocrat and predator.

Mudbutton Torchrunner (Planechase 2012)
Steve Ellis

When this creature dies, it deals 3 damage to any target.

The oil sloshes against his skull as he nears his destination: the Frogtosser Games and the lighting of the Flaming Boggart.

Powerbalance (Modern Horizons 3 Promos)
Steve Ellis

Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, you may cast that card without paying its mana cost if the two spells have the same mana value.

For every action, a reaction. For every force, a firestorm.

Ghoulish Impetus (Commander Masters)
Steve Ellis

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1, has deathtouch, and is goaded. When enchanted creature dies, return this card to the battlefield at the beginning of the next end step.

Lurrus of the Dream-Den (Multiverse Legends)
Steve Ellis

Companion — Each permanent card in your starting deck has mana value 2 or less. (If this card is your chosen companion, you may put it into your hand from outside the game for {3} as a sorcery.) Lifelink Once during each of your turns, you may cast a permanent spell with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard.

Cloudpiercer (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths)
Steve Ellis

Mutate {3}{R} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Reach Whenever this creature mutates, you may discard a card. If you do, draw a card.

Gyruda, Doom of Depths (Multiverse Legends)
Steve Ellis

Companion — Your starting deck contains only cards with even mana values. (If this card is your chosen companion, you may put it into your hand from outside the game for {3} as a sorcery.) When Gyruda enters, each player mills four cards. Put a creature card with an even mana value from among the milled cards onto the battlefield under your control.

Elvish Promenade (Duel Decks Anthology: Elves vs. Goblins)
Steve Ellis

Create a 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature token for each Elf you control.

The faultless and immaculate castes form the lower tiers of elvish society, with the exquisite caste above them. At the pinnacle is the perfect, a consummate blend of aristocrat and predator.

Clay-Fired Bricks (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan)
Steve Ellis

Huntmaster Liger (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths)
Steve Ellis

Mutate {2}{W} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Whenever this creature mutates, other creatures you control get +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of times this creature has mutated.

Mudbutton Torchrunner (Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons)
Steve Ellis

When this creature dies, it deals 3 damage to any target.

The oil sloshes against his skull as he nears his destination: the Frogtosser Games and the lighting of the Flaming Boggart.

Treetop Snarespinner (Foundations)
Steve Ellis

Reach (This creature can block creatures with flying.) Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.) {2}{G}: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. Activate only as a sorcery.

The griffins think they rule the sky, but the spiders know better.

Gyruda, Doom of Depths (Multiverse Legends)
Steve Ellis

Companion — Your starting deck contains only cards with even mana values. (If this card is your chosen companion, you may put it into your hand from outside the game for {3} as a sorcery.) When Gyruda enters, each player mills four cards. Put a creature card with an even mana value from among the milled cards onto the battlefield under your control.

Ghoulish Impetus (Commander Masters)
Steve Ellis

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1, has deathtouch, and is goaded. When enchanted creature dies, return this card to the battlefield at the beginning of the next end step.

Spawning Pit (Jumpstart 2022)
Steve Ellis

Sacrifice a creature: Put a charge counter on Spawning Pit. {1}, Remove two charge counters from Spawning Pit: Create a 2/2 colorless Spawn artifact creature token.

Nothing is wasted on New Phyrexia.

Jegantha, the Wellspring (Multiverse Legends)
Steve Ellis

Companion — No card in your starting deck has more than one of the same mana symbol in its mana cost. (If this card is your chosen companion, you may put it into your hand from outside the game for {3} as a sorcery.) {T}: Add {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}. This mana can't be spent to pay generic mana costs.

Cavern Whisperer (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths)
Steve Ellis

Mutate {3}{B} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Whenever this creature mutates, each opponent discards a card.

Tireless Hauler (Innistrad: Midnight Hunt)
Steve Ellis

Elvish Promenade (Duel Decks: Elves vs. Goblins)
Steve Ellis

Create a 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature token for each Elf you control.

The faultless and immaculate castes form the lower tiers of elvish society, with the exquisite caste above them. At the pinnacle is the perfect, a consummate blend of aristocrat and predator.

Disperse (Magic 2014)
Steve Ellis

Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.

Gryffid found his way home and resumed life as best he could, constantly hiding his newfound fear of clouds.

Dreamdrinker Vampire (Modern Horizons 3)
Steve Ellis

Lifelink {1}{B}: Adapt 1. (If this creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on it.) Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on this creature, it gains menace until end of turn.

The dream she tastes will be your last.

Hunting Wilds (Planar Chaos)
Steve Ellis

Kicker {3}{G} (You may pay an additional {3}{G} as you cast this spell.) Search your library for up to two Forest cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. If this spell was kicked, untap all Forests put onto the battlefield this way. They become 3/3 green creatures with haste that are still lands.

Drannith Ruins (March of the Machine: The Aftermath)
Steve Ellis

{T}: Add {C}. {2}, {T}: Put two +1/+1 counters on target non-Human creature that entered this turn.

Powerbalance (Modern Horizons 3)
Steve Ellis

Whenever an opponent casts a spell, you may reveal the top card of your library. If you do, you may cast that card without paying its mana cost if the two spells have the same mana value.

For every action, a reaction. For every force, a firestorm.

Lurrus of the Dream-Den (Multiverse Legends)
Steve Ellis

Companion — Each permanent card in your starting deck has mana value 2 or less. (If this card is your chosen companion, you may put it into your hand from outside the game for {3} as a sorcery.) Lifelink Once during each of your turns, you may cast a permanent spell with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard.

Mudbutton Torchrunner (Jumpstart 2022)
Steve Ellis

When this creature dies, it deals 3 damage to any target.

The oil sloshes against his skull as he nears his destination: the Frogtosser Games and the lighting of the Flaming Boggart.

Fatal Frenzy (Planar Chaos)
Steve Ellis

Until end of turn, target creature you control gains trample and gets +X/+0, where X is its power. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.

"I hope to have such a death—lying in triumph upon the broken bodies of those who slew me." —Radha, Keldon warlord

Ghoulish Impetus (Secret Lair Drop)
Steve Ellis

Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +1/+1, has deathtouch, and is goaded. When enchanted creature dies, return this card to the battlefield at the beginning of the next end step.

Marionette Apprentice (Modern Horizons 3)
Steve Ellis

Fabricate 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on it or create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token.) Whenever another creature or artifact you control is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, each opponent loses 1 life.

Perilous Forays (Ravnica Remastered)
Steve Ellis

{1}, Sacrifice a creature: Search your library for a land card with a basic land type, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

Kogla, the Titan Ape (Secret Lair Drop)
Steve Ellis

When Kogla enters, it fights up to one target creature you don't control. Whenever Kogla attacks, destroy target artifact or enchantment defending player controls. {1}{G}: Return target Human you control to its owner's hand. Kogla gains indestructible until end of turn.

Mudbutton Torchrunner (Planechase Anthology)
Steve Ellis

When this creature dies, it deals 3 damage to any target.

The oil sloshes against his skull as he nears his destination: the Frogtosser Games and the lighting of the Flaming Boggart.

Wicked Wolf (Jumpstart 2022)
Steve Ellis

When this creature enters, it fights up to one target creature you don't control. Sacrifice a Food: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. It gains indestructible until end of turn. Tap it.

Spectral Interference (Aetherdrift)
Steve Ellis

Counter target artifact or creature spell unless its controller pays {4}.

"So many fears. Let's make them all come true."

Piggy Bank (Duskmourn: House of Horror)
Steve Ellis

When this creature dies, create a Treasure token. (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

"Remember when you smashed me for a little pocket money?"

Majestic Auricorn (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths)
Steve Ellis

Mutate {3}{W} (If you cast this spell for its mutate cost, put it over or under target non-Human creature you own. They mutate into the creature on top plus all abilities from under it.) Vigilance Whenever this creature mutates, you gain 4 life.

Solstice Zealot (Modern Horizons 3)
Steve Ellis

When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). {T}, Pay {E}: Tap target creature.

"Embrace the light, or succumb to the shadows."