Victimize

Victimize (Commander Anthology)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Commander 2014)
Val Mayerik

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

The priest cast Xantcha to the ground. "It is defective. We must scrap it."

Victimize (Special Guests)
Kekai Kotaki

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

Victimize (Commander Legends)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

Victimize (Commander Masters)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Starter Commander Decks)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Modern Horizons 3)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (March of the Machine Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Commander Legends)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Commander 2015)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Forgotten Realms Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Modern Horizons 3)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

Victimize (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Conspiracy)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Eternal Masters)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Urza's Saga)
Val Mayerik

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

The priest cast Xantcha to the ground. "It is defective. We must scrap it."

Victimize (New Capenna Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Victimize (Commander Anthology)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Construct (Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Tokens)
Craig J Spearing

Haste

Sling-Gang Lieutenant (Modern Horizons 2 Timeshifts)
Craig J Spearing

When Sling-Gang Lieutenant enters, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens. Sacrifice a Goblin: Target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

Freshly promoted to "first rock," Zaz was eager to make an impact.

Sling-Gang Lieutenant (The List)
Craig J Spearing

When Sling-Gang Lieutenant enters, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens. Sacrifice a Goblin: Target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

Freshly promoted to "first rock," Zaz was eager to make an impact.

Pelargir Survivor (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast an instant or sorcery spell. {5}{U}, {T}: Target player mills three cards. (They put the top three cards of their library into their graveyard.)

"The Corsairs are upon us! Back to the walls! Back to the City before all are overwhelmed!"

Forge Anew (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)
Craig J Spearing

When this enchantment enters, return target Equipment card from your graveyard to the battlefield. During your turn, you may activate equip abilities any time you could cast an instant. You may pay {0} rather than pay the equip cost of the first equip ability you activate during each of your turns.

Ritual of Hope (Innistrad: Double Feature)
Craig J Spearing

Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn. Coven — If you control three or more creatures with different powers, creatures you control get +2/+1 until end of turn instead.

"Tonight, we can be anything."

Invigorated Rampage (Aether Revolt)
Craig J Spearing

Choose one — • Target creature gets +4/+0 and gains trample until end of turn. • Two target creatures each get +2/+0 and gain trample until end of turn.

Gremlins can change from pest to problem to plague in the span of a moment.

Hedron Archive (Commander 2017)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned.""And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Ainok Survivalist (Masters 25)
Craig J Spearing

Megamorph {1}{G} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.) When this creature is turned face up, destroy target artifact or enchantment an opponent controls.

Peema Outrider (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Trample Fabricate 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on it or create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token.)

Connected as artificer and invention, bonded as rider and steed.

Clear Shot (Innistrad Remastered)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn. It deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control.

As werewolf attacks increased, brutal weapons not seen since the Travails were dusted off and put to work.

Ahn-Crop Champion (Amonkhet)
Craig J Spearing

You may exert this creature as it attacks. When you do, untap all other creatures you control. (An exerted creature won't untap during your next untap step.)

"The Second Sun nears its destination! Let it light the way to ours!"

Azorius Locket (Commander 2019)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {W} or {U}. {W/U}{W/U}{W/U}{W/U}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"Mandatory lockets enable the tracking of all Senate personnel for improved security and efficiency." —Dovin Baan

Transmogrify (Core Set 2021 Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Exile target creature. That creature's controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card. That player puts that card onto the battlefield, then shuffles the rest into their library.

"I'd like to introduce you to the new and improved me."

Lightning Strike (Ixalan)
Craig J Spearing

Lightning Strike deals 3 damage to any target.

"Storm on the horizon, cap'n!" —Grick Doobin, last words

Peema Outrider (Kaladesh)
Craig J Spearing

Trample Fabricate 1 (When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on it or create a 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature token.)

Connected as artificer and invention, bonded as rider and steed.

Limits of Solidarity (Amonkhet)
Craig J Spearing

Gain control of target creature until end of turn. Untap that creature. It gains haste until end of turn. Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

"When the time comes, only one of you will be honored by my spear." —Hazoret, god of zeal

Port Razer (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, untap each creature you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase. This creature can't attack a player it has already attacked this turn.

"Smash and grab, loot and burn, then it is the next town's turn!"

Ghostly Pilferer (Core Set 2021 Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn.

Ghostly Pilferer (Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn.

Kindled Fury (Foundations Jumpstart)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

The minotaur stared at the Eternal bearing down on him—the embodiment of deadly skill he had aspired to become.

Garenbrig Carver (Throne of Eldraine)
Craig J Spearing

Countless knights of Garenbrig owe their lives to his peerless craftsmanship.

Duggan, Private Detective (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Duggan's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. Whenever Duggan enters or attacks, investigate. The Most Important Punch in History — {1}{G}, {T}: Duggan deals damage equal to twice its power to another target creature. Activate only once.

Pelargir Survivor (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add one mana of any color. Spend this mana only to cast an instant or sorcery spell. {5}{U}, {T}: Target player mills three cards. (They put the top three cards of their library into their graveyard.)

"The Corsairs are upon us! Back to the walls! Back to the City before all are overwhelmed!"

Victimize (Commander Legends)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

Thopter Shop (The Brothers' War Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever one or more artifact creatures you control die, draw a card. This ability triggers only once each turn. {2}{W}, {T}: Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.

Eldrazi Mimic (Oath of the Gatewatch)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever another colorless creature you control enters, you may change this creature's base power and toughness to that creature's power and toughness until end of turn.

It is consistently inconsistent.

Mirage Mirror (Modern Horizons 3 Commander)
Craig J Spearing

{2}: This artifact becomes a copy of target artifact, creature, enchantment, or land until end of turn.

Most mirrors show your reflection. Others show your potential.

Shire Shirriff (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)
Craig J Spearing

Vigilance When this creature enters, you may sacrifice a token. When you do, exile target creature an opponent controls until this creature leaves the battlefield.

"You're arrested for Gate-breaking, and Tearing up of Rules, and Trespassing, and Bribing Guards with Food."

Inspired Tinkering (Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate)
Craig J Spearing

Exile the top three cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. Create three Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

"What do you mean 'Does it work?' What an insulting question."

Eager Construct (Foundations Jumpstart)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, each player may scry 1. (To scry 1, look at the top card of your library, then you may put that card on the bottom.)

Loyal to a fault, it anticipates its master's every need.

Thresher Lizard (Masters 25)
Craig J Spearing

This creature gets +1/+2 as long as you have one or fewer cards in hand.

The sound of its plated tail beating on desert rocks is often mistaken for the footfalls of a much larger predator.

Defiant Ogre (Fate Reforged)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, choose one — • Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. • Destroy target artifact.

"I have no clan, but I still have purpose."

Jeskai Elder (Khans of Tarkir)
Craig J Spearing

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.

Armor of Shadows (Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate)
Craig J Spearing

Until end of turn, target creature gets +1/+0 and gains indestructible. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)

"What's softer than silk, stronger than steel, and quieter than thought?" —Warlock riddle

Seeker of the Way (Double Masters 2022)
Craig J Spearing

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gains lifelink until end of turn.

"I don't know where my destiny lies, but I know it isn't here."

Phantom Blade (Assassin's Creed)
Craig J Spearing

When this Equipment enters, attach it to up to one target creature you control. Destroy up to one other target creature. Equipped creature gets +1/+1 and has menace. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Equip {2}

Startle (Innistrad: Double Feature)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature gets -2/-0 until end of turn. Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token with decayed. (It can't block. When it attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.) Draw a card.

Invigorated Rampage (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Choose one — • Target creature gets +4/+0 and gains trample until end of turn. • Two target creatures each get +2/+0 and gain trample until end of turn.

Gremlins can change from pest to problem to plague in the span of a moment.

Seeker of the Way (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gains lifelink until end of turn.

"I don't know where my destiny lies, but I know it isn't here."

Chandra's Incinerator (Core Set 2021)
Craig J Spearing

This spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the total amount of noncombat damage dealt to your opponents this turn. Trample Whenever a source you control deals noncombat damage to an opponent, this creature deals that much damage to target creature or planeswalker that player controls.

Memory Worm (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Paradox — Whenever you cast a spell from anywhere other than your hand, this creature deals 2 damage to target player. That player discards a card, then draws a card. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Dukhara Peafowl (Kaladesh)
Craig J Spearing

{U}: This creature gains flying until end of turn.

Elegant filigree birds perch along the eleven bridges that cross Canal Dukhara.

Hedron Archive (Foundations)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Victimize (Commander Masters)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Startle (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature gets -2/-0 until end of turn. Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token with decayed. (It can't block. When it attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.) Draw a card.

Goblin Traprunner (Modern Horizons 2)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature attacks, flip three coins. For each flip you win, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking.

The best traprunners know exactly where to step. The others . . . do their best.

Overcome (Jumpstart 2022)
Craig J Spearing

Creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain trample until end of turn. (Each of those creatures can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

"Forward! Until the horizon is ours!" —Khemses, charioteer

The Pandorica (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

You may choose not to untap The Pandorica during your untap step. {1}{W}, {T}: Untap another target nonland permanent, then it phases out. It can't phase in for as long as The Pandorica remains tapped. When The Pandorica becomes untapped or leaves the battlefield, that permanent phases in. Activate only as a sorcery.

Sarkhan's Whelp (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever you activate an ability of a Sarkhan planeswalker, this creature deals 1 damage to any target.

Thresher Lizard (The List)
Craig J Spearing

This creature gets +1/+2 as long as you have one or fewer cards in hand.

The sound of its plated tail beating on desert rocks is often mistaken for the footfalls of a much larger predator.

Military Intelligence (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever you attack with two or more creatures, draw a card.

To know the battlefield is to anticipate the enemy. To know the enemy is to anticipate victory.

Hedron Archive (Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Overcome (Core Set 2020)
Craig J Spearing

Creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain trample until end of turn. (Each of those creatures can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

"Forward! Until the horizon is ours!" —Khemses, charioteer

Opt (Foundations Jumpstart)
Craig J Spearing

Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.) Draw a card.

"It's easy to anticipate Captain Storm's orders: take the more dangerous route."

Hedron Archive (Starter Commander Decks)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Barroom Brawl (Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature you control fights target creature the opponent to your left controls. Then that player may copy this spell and may choose new targets for the copy.

"I'll see your three dragons and raise you two fists!"

Inspired Tinkering (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Exile the top three cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. Create three Treasure tokens. (They're artifacts with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

"What do you mean 'Does it work?' What an insulting question."

Tezzeret's Simulacrum (Aether Revolt)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Target opponent loses 1 life. If you control a Tezzeret planeswalker, that player loses 3 life instead.

Tezzeret's command of living metal has nothing to do with intricate gearcraft or aether supplies.

Victimize (Starter Commander Decks)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Vampire Champion (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

"These pirates must answer for their ancestors, who renounced the Church of Dusk and sailed from Torrezon as heretics."

Victimize (Modern Horizons 3)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Ghostly Pilferer (Crimson Vow Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn.

Gallant Cavalry (Core Set 2019)
Craig J Spearing

Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) When this creature enters, create a 2/2 white Knight creature token with vigilance.

"Our duty does not stop at our borders."

Mirage Mirror (Hour of Devastation Promos)
Craig J Spearing

{2}: This artifact becomes a copy of target artifact, creature, enchantment, or land until end of turn.

Most mirrors show your reflection. Others show your potential.

Overcome (Ravnica: Clue Edition)
Craig J Spearing

Creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain trample until end of turn. (Each of those creatures can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

"Forward! Until the horizon is ours!" —Khemses, charioteer

Mirage Mirror (Hour of Devastation)
Craig J Spearing

{2}: This artifact becomes a copy of target artifact, creature, enchantment, or land until end of turn.

Most mirrors show your reflection. Others show your potential.

Hedron Archive (Commander 2019)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Bomat Courier (Kaladesh Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Haste Whenever this creature attacks, exile the top card of your library face down. (You can't look at it.) {R}, Discard your hand, Sacrifice this creature: Put all cards exiled with this creature into their owners' hands.

Memory Worm (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Paradox — Whenever you cast a spell from anywhere other than your hand, this creature deals 2 damage to target player. That player discards a card, then draws a card. Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

Forge Anew (Tales of Middle-earth Promos)
Craig J Spearing

When this enchantment enters, return target Equipment card from your graveyard to the battlefield. During your turn, you may activate equip abilities any time you could cast an instant. You may pay {0} rather than pay the equip cost of the first equip ability you activate during each of your turns.

Hedron Archive (Commander 2018)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Polymorphist's Jest (Commander 2017)
Craig J Spearing

Until end of turn, each creature target player controls loses all abilities and becomes a blue Frog with base power and toughness 1/1.

"The flies were bothering me." —Jalira, master polymorphist

Rustvale Bridge (The List)
Craig J Spearing

This land enters tapped. Indestructible {T}: Add {R} or {W}.

The path to strength is forged in stability.

Military Intelligence (Magic 2015)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever you attack with two or more creatures, draw a card.

To know the battlefield is to anticipate the enemy. To know the enemy is to anticipate victory.

Polymorphist's Jest (Magic 2015)
Craig J Spearing

Until end of turn, each creature target player controls loses all abilities and becomes a blue Frog with base power and toughness 1/1.

"The flies were bothering me." —Jalira, master polymorphist

Bellowing Aegisaur (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Enrage — Whenever this creature is dealt damage, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control.

Its roaring challenge is punctuated by the slam of its tail on the earth, rousing the herds of the plains.

Scalding Cauldron (Throne of Eldraine)
Craig J Spearing

{3}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: It deals 3 damage to target creature.

"It's a witch's trick, this cauldron full of pain. I wouldn't dump it on any but the wicked."

Azorius Locket (Crimson Vow Commander)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {W} or {U}. {W/U}{W/U}{W/U}{W/U}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"Mandatory lockets enable the tracking of all Senate personnel for improved security and efficiency." —Dovin Baan

Transmogrify (Core Set 2021)
Craig J Spearing

Exile target creature. That creature's controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card. That player puts that card onto the battlefield, then shuffles the rest into their library.

"I'd like to introduce you to the new and improved me."

Eldrazi Scion (Oath of the Gatewatch Tokens)
Craig J Spearing

Sacrifice this creature: Add {C}.

Sarkhan's Whelp (Core Set 2019)
Craig J Spearing

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever you activate an ability of a Sarkhan planeswalker, this creature deals 1 damage to any target.

Hedron Archive (Jumpstart 2022)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

The Pandorica (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

You may choose not to untap The Pandorica during your untap step. {1}{W}, {T}: Untap another target nonland permanent, then it phases out. It can't phase in for as long as The Pandorica remains tapped. When The Pandorica becomes untapped or leaves the battlefield, that permanent phases in. Activate only as a sorcery.

Defiant Bloodlord (Battle for Zendikar)
Craig J Spearing

Flying Whenever you gain life, target opponent loses that much life.

"Despite their bravado, mortals are fragile. If Zendikar is to endure, its lords must save it." —Drana, Kalastria bloodchief

Port Razer (Commander Legends)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, untap each creature you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase. This creature can't attack a player it has already attacked this turn.

"Smash and grab, loot and burn, then it is the next town's turn!"

Victimize (Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Obstinate Gargoyle (Modern Horizons 3)
Craig J Spearing

This creature has flying as long as it's modified. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.) 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.)

Lazotep Reaver (War of the Spark)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, amass Zombies 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also a Zombie. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Zombie Army creature token first.)

Despite their many forms, the Eternals worked in chilling harmony, unburdened by instinct or emotion.

Seraphic Greatsword (Commander Legends)
Craig J Spearing

Equipped creature gets +2/+2. Whenever equipped creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, create a 4/4 white Angel creature token with flying that's tapped and attacking that player. Equip {4}

Zombie (Unstable Tokens)
Craig J Spearing

Charge Through (Strixhaven: School of Mages)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature gains trample until end of turn. Draw a card.

"What a move! Lorehold gets caught flat-footed, and Witherbloom barrels ahead." —Cremik, Mage Tower commentator

Lazotep Reaver (Starter Commander Decks)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, amass Zombies 1. (Put a +1/+1 counter on an Army you control. It's also a Zombie. If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Zombie Army creature token first.)

Despite their many forms, the Eternals worked in chilling harmony, unburdened by instinct or emotion.

Take Up Arms (Khans of Tarkir)
Craig J Spearing

Create three 1/1 white Warrior creature tokens.

"Many scales make the skin of a dragon." —Abzan wisdom

Electrify (Jumpstart 2022)
Craig J Spearing

Electrify deals 4 damage to target creature.

"Some hid from the storm. I embraced it and learned its name."

Tower Defense (Ravnica Allegiance)
Craig J Spearing

Creatures you control get +0/+5 and gain reach until end of turn.

"We've been practicing for this all our lives. This is the final test!" —Korun Nar, Rubblebelt hunter

Scavenged Brawler (The Brothers' War Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Flying, vigilance, trample, lifelink {5}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Choose target creature. Put four +1/+1 counters, a flying counter, a vigilance counter, a trample counter, and a lifelink counter on that creature. Activate only as a sorcery.

Invigorated Rampage (Foundations Jumpstart)
Craig J Spearing

Choose one — • Target creature gets +4/+0 and gains trample until end of turn. • Two target creatures each get +2/+0 and gain trample until end of turn.

Gremlins can change from pest to problem to plague in the span of a moment.

Duskwatch Recruiter (Shadows over Innistrad)
Craig J Spearing

Turntimber Sower (Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever one or more land cards are put into your graveyard from anywhere, create a 0/1 green Plant creature token. {G}, Sacrifice three creatures: Return target land card from your graveyard to your hand.

"Zendikar's wounds can be healed."

Ritual of Hope (Innistrad: Midnight Hunt)
Craig J Spearing

Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn. Coven — If you control three or more creatures with different powers, creatures you control get +2/+1 until end of turn instead.

"Tonight, we can be anything."

Victimize (March of the Machine Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Karlov Watchdog (Murders at Karlov Manor)
Craig J Spearing

Vigilance Permanents your opponents control can't be turned face up during your turn. Whenever you attack with three or more creatures, creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.

Teysa trusts only those for whom money has no meaning.

Risen Executioner (Dragons of Tarkir)
Craig J Spearing

This creature can't block. Other Zombie creatures you control get +1/+1. You may cast this creature from your graveyard if you pay {1} more to cast it for each other creature card in your graveyard.

Hedron Alignment (Oath of the Gatewatch Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Hexproof At the beginning of your upkeep, you may reveal your hand. If you do, you win the game if you own a card named Hedron Alignment in exile, in your hand, in your graveyard, and on the battlefield. {1}{U}: Scry 1.

Bolrac-Clan Crusher (Ravnica Allegiance)
Craig J Spearing

{T}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control: This creature deals 2 damage to any target.

Jaharg discovered that the shapes and symmetries so pleasing to the sculptor's eye also yielded a well-balanced bludgeon.

Defiant Ogre (The List)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, choose one — • Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. • Destroy target artifact.

"I have no clan, but I still have purpose."

Duggan, Private Detective (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Duggan's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. Whenever Duggan enters or attacks, investigate. The Most Important Punch in History — {1}{G}, {T}: Duggan deals damage equal to twice its power to another target creature. Activate only once.

Overcome (Foundations Jumpstart)
Craig J Spearing

Creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain trample until end of turn. (Each of those creatures can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

"Forward! Until the horizon is ours!" —Khemses, charioteer

Dark Depths (Secret Lair Drop)
Craig J Spearing

Dark Depths enters with ten ice counters on it. {3}: Remove an ice counter from Dark Depths. When Dark Depths has no ice counters on it, sacrifice it. If you do, create Marit Lage, a legendary 20/20 black Avatar creature token with flying and indestructible.

Shire Shirriff (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)
Craig J Spearing

Vigilance When this creature enters, you may sacrifice a token. When you do, exile target creature an opponent controls until this creature leaves the battlefield.

"You're arrested for Gate-breaking, and Tearing up of Rules, and Trespassing, and Bribing Guards with Food."

Ainok Survivalist (Murders at Karlov Manor Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Megamorph {1}{G} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.) When this creature is turned face up, destroy target artifact or enchantment an opponent controls.

Transmogrify (Core Set 2021)
Craig J Spearing

Exile target creature. That creature's controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card. That player puts that card onto the battlefield, then shuffles the rest into their library.

Ramroller (Magic Origins)
Craig J Spearing

This creature attacks each combat if able. This creature gets +2/+0 as long as you control another artifact.

As unstoppable as it is unsteerable.

Victimize (Commander Legends)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Hedron Archive (March of the Machine Commander)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Sling-Gang Lieutenant (Jumpstart 2022)
Craig J Spearing

When Sling-Gang Lieutenant enters, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens. Sacrifice a Goblin: Target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

Freshly promoted to "first rock," Zaz was eager to make an impact.

Bonded Construct (Magic Origins)
Craig J Spearing

This creature can't attack alone.

Loyal to a fault, it heeds its master's every command.

Eager Construct (Game Night)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, each player may scry 1. (To scry 1, look at the top card of your library, then you may put that card on the bottom.)

Loyal to a fault, it anticipates its master's every need.

Turntimber Sower (Commander 2018)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever one or more land cards are put into your graveyard from anywhere, create a 0/1 green Plant creature token. {G}, Sacrifice three creatures: Return target land card from your graveyard to your hand.

"Zendikar's wounds can be healed."

Saheeli's Directive (Commander 2018)
Craig J Spearing

Improvise (Each artifact you tap after you're done activating mana abilities pays for {1}.) Reveal the top X cards of your library. You may put any number of artifact cards with mana value X or less from among them onto the battlefield. Then put all cards revealed this way that weren't put onto the battlefield into your graveyard.

Emmessi Tome (The List)
Craig J Spearing

{5}, {T}: Draw two cards, then discard a card.

It is like life and destiny: we think we know the story, but we have read only half the tale.

Victimize (Commander 2015)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Clear Shot (Eldritch Moon)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn. It deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control.

"What worked to bring down angels will do the same for these horrors." —Rem Karolus, Slayer of Eldrazi

Victimize (Forgotten Realms Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Duskwatch Recruiter (Innistrad Remastered)
Craig J Spearing

Azorius Locket (Ravnica Allegiance)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {W} or {U}. {W/U}{W/U}{W/U}{W/U}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"Mandatory lockets enable the tracking of all Senate personnel for improved security and efficiency." —Dovin Baan

Electrify (Core Set 2019)
Craig J Spearing

Electrify deals 4 damage to target creature.

"Some hid from the storm. I embraced it and learned its name."

Victimize (Modern Horizons 3)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

Ainok Survivalist (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Megamorph {1}{G} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.) When this creature is turned face up, destroy target artifact or enchantment an opponent controls.

Scavenged Brawler (The Brothers' War Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Flying, vigilance, trample, lifelink {5}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Choose target creature. Put four +1/+1 counters, a flying counter, a vigilance counter, a trample counter, and a lifelink counter on that creature. Activate only as a sorcery.

Basilisk Collar (Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate)
Craig J Spearing

Equipped creature has deathtouch and lifelink. (Any amount of damage it deals to a creature is enough to destroy it. Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Some patriars pay massive sums for exotic pets that can give their posh, predictable lives an edge of danger.

Vampire Champion (Rivals of Ixalan)
Craig J Spearing

Deathtouch (Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

"These pirates must answer for their ancestors, who renounced the Church of Dusk and sailed from Torrezon as heretics."

Hedron Archive (Time Spiral Remastered)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Bomat Courier (Kaladesh)
Craig J Spearing

Haste Whenever this creature attacks, exile the top card of your library face down. (You can't look at it.) {R}, Discard your hand, Sacrifice this creature: Put all cards exiled with this creature into their owners' hands.

Ghostly Pilferer (Core Set 2021)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn.

Victimize (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Clear Shot (Double Masters)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn. It deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control.

"What worked to bring down angels will do the same for these horrors." —Rem Karolus, Slayer of Eldrazi

Bellowing Aegisaur (Ixalan)
Craig J Spearing

Enrage — Whenever this creature is dealt damage, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control.

Its roaring challenge is punctuated by the slam of its tail on the earth, rousing the herds of the plains.

Ainok Survivalist (Commander 2019)
Craig J Spearing

Megamorph {1}{G} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.) When this creature is turned face up, destroy target artifact or enchantment an opponent controls.

Cybermen Squadron (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Nonlegendary artifact creatures you control have myriad. (Whenever a creature with myriad attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token copy that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at end of combat.)

Defiant Bloodlord (Commander 2021)
Craig J Spearing

Flying Whenever you gain life, target opponent loses that much life.

"Despite their bravado, mortals are fragile. If Zendikar is to endure, its lords must save it." —Drana, Kalastria bloodchief

Opt (Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.) Draw a card.

"It's easy to anticipate Captain Storm's orders: take the more dangerous route."

Eldrazi Mimic (Oath of the Gatewatch Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever another colorless creature you control enters, you may change this creature's base power and toughness to that creature's power and toughness until end of turn.

It is consistently inconsistent.

Heartfire (War of the Spark)
Craig J Spearing

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature or planeswalker. Heartfire deals 4 damage to any target.

The mage looked within and realized there was still one piece of fuel to burn.

Cybermen Squadron (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Nonlegendary artifact creatures you control have myriad. (Whenever a creature with myriad attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token copy that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at end of combat.)

Cybermen Squadron (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Nonlegendary artifact creatures you control have myriad. (Whenever a creature with myriad attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token copy that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at end of combat.)

Bladewing's Thrall (Iconic Masters)
Craig J Spearing

This creature has flying as long as you control a Dragon. When a Dragon enters, you may return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

A shadow of life chasing a husk of glory.

Tenth District Guard (Guilds of Ravnica)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, target creature gets +0/+1 until end of turn.

"The Tenth has always been my home. This city is constantly embroiled in one crisis or another, but I'm determined to protect my piece."

Chandra's Incinerator (Core Set 2021 Promos)
Craig J Spearing

This spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the total amount of noncombat damage dealt to your opponents this turn. Trample Whenever a source you control deals noncombat damage to an opponent, this creature deals that much damage to target creature or planeswalker that player controls.

Hedron Archive (Modern Horizons 3 Commander)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Hedron Alignment (Oath of the Gatewatch)
Craig J Spearing

Hexproof At the beginning of your upkeep, you may reveal your hand. If you do, you win the game if you own a card named Hedron Alignment in exile, in your hand, in your graveyard, and on the battlefield. {1}{U}: Scry 1.

Volley Veteran (Core Set 2019)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, it deals damage to target creature an opponent controls equal to the number of Goblins you control.

"Fill the sky with stuff!"

Basilisk Collar (Foundations)
Craig J Spearing

Equipped creature has deathtouch and lifelink. (Any amount of damage it deals to a creature is enough to destroy it. Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Startle (Innistrad: Midnight Hunt)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature gets -2/-0 until end of turn. Create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token with decayed. (It can't block. When it attacks, sacrifice it at end of combat.) Draw a card.

Eager Construct (Double Masters)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, each player may scry 1. (To scry 1, look at the top card of your library, then you may put that card on the bottom.)

Loyal to a fault, it anticipates its master's every need.

Guarded Heir (Foundations)
Craig J Spearing

Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) When this creature enters, create two 3/3 white Knight creature tokens.

The fate of the kingdom is tied to her own. Until she's old enough to rule, her vassals will not leave her side.

Sling-Gang Lieutenant (Modern Horizons)
Craig J Spearing

When Sling-Gang Lieutenant enters, create two 1/1 red Goblin creature tokens. Sacrifice a Goblin: Target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

Freshly promoted to "first rock," Zaz was eager to make an impact.

Goblin Bombardment (Secret Lair Drop)
Craig J Spearing

Sacrifice a creature: This enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.

"Fetchez la vache!"

Hedron Archive (Bloomburrow Commander)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Eager Construct (Battlebond)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, each player may scry 1. (To scry 1, look at the top card of your library, then you may put that card on the bottom.)

Loyal to a fault, it anticipates its master's every need.

Forge Anew (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)
Craig J Spearing

When this enchantment enters, return target Equipment card from your graveyard to the battlefield. During your turn, you may activate equip abilities any time you could cast an instant. You may pay {0} rather than pay the equip cost of the first equip ability you activate during each of your turns.

Food Chain (Judge Gift Cards 2018)
Craig J Spearing

Exile a creature you control: Add X mana of any one color, where X is 1 plus the exiled creature's mana value. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells.

Every predator is something else's prey.

Reputable Merchant (Tarkir: Dragonstorm)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters or dies, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control.

"Dried durian from the Marang River Valley! Candied cherries from the slopes of Cori! Genuine dragon scale cookware!"

Shepherd of the Flock (Throne of Eldraine)
Craig J Spearing

Not all heroes carry swords.

Jeskai Sage (Fate Reforged)
Craig J Spearing

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) When this creature dies, draw a card.

"The one who conquers the mind is greater than the one who conquers the world."

Sarkhan's Whelp (Jumpstart 2022)
Craig J Spearing

Flying (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.) Whenever you activate an ability of a Sarkhan planeswalker, this creature deals 1 damage to any target.

Encampment Keeper (The List)
Craig J Spearing

First strike {7}{W}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn.

Paladins of the Sanctum Seeker order are an adventurous lot, venturing into the wilds with monstrous mastiffs at their side.

Victimize (Conspiracy)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Ghostly Pilferer (Core Set 2021 Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn.

Jeskai Elder (Core Set 2021)
Craig J Spearing

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.

Seraphic Greatsword (Commander Legends)
Craig J Spearing

Equipped creature gets +2/+2. Whenever equipped creature attacks the player with the most life or tied for most life, create a 4/4 white Angel creature token with flying that's tapped and attacking that player. Equip {4}

Light as a feather. Sharp as an angel's wrath.

Jeskai Elder (Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning)
Craig J Spearing

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.

Encampment Keeper (Ixalan)
Craig J Spearing

First strike {7}{W}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Creatures you control get +2/+2 until end of turn.

Paladins of the Sanctum Seeker order are an adventurous lot, venturing into the wilds with monstrous mastiffs at their side.

Clear Shot (Innistrad: Double Feature)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn. It deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control.

As werewolf attacks increased, brutal weapons not seen since the Travails were dusted off and put to work.

Volley Veteran (Jumpstart 2022)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, it deals damage to target creature an opponent controls equal to the number of Goblins you control.

"Fill the sky with stuff!"

Strongbox Raider (Foundations)
Craig J Spearing

Raid — When this creature enters, if you attacked this turn, exile the top two cards of your library. Choose one of them. Until the end of your next turn, you may play that card.

"Tonight, we feast!"

Eager Construct (Kaladesh)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, each player may scry 1. (To scry 1, look at the top card of your library, then you may put that card on the bottom.)

Loyal to a fault, it anticipates its master's every need.

Extricator of Sin (Eldritch Moon)
Craig J Spearing

Gallant Cavalry (Jumpstart 2022)
Craig J Spearing

Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.) When this creature enters, create a 2/2 white Knight creature token with vigilance.

"Our duty does not stop at our borders."

Seeker of the Way (Khans of Tarkir)
Craig J Spearing

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gains lifelink until end of turn.

"I don't know where my destiny lies, but I know it isn't here."

Chandra's Incinerator (Core Set 2021 Promos)
Craig J Spearing

This spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the total amount of noncombat damage dealt to your opponents this turn. Trample Whenever a source you control deals noncombat damage to an opponent, this creature deals that much damage to target creature or planeswalker that player controls.

Mirage Mirror (Neon Dynasty Commander)
Craig J Spearing

{2}: This artifact becomes a copy of target artifact, creature, enchantment, or land until end of turn.

Most mirrors show your reflection. Others show your potential.

Defiant Bloodlord (Battle for Zendikar Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Flying Whenever you gain life, target opponent loses that much life.

"Despite their bravado, mortals are fragile. If Zendikar is to endure, its lords must save it." —Drana, Kalastria bloodchief

Forge Anew (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)
Craig J Spearing

When this enchantment enters, return target Equipment card from your graveyard to the battlefield. During your turn, you may activate equip abilities any time you could cast an instant. You may pay {0} rather than pay the equip cost of the first equip ability you activate during each of your turns.

Basilisk Collar (Battle for Baldur's Gate Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Equipped creature has deathtouch and lifelink. (Any amount of damage it deals to a creature is enough to destroy it. Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Some patriars pay massive sums for exotic pets that can give their posh, predictable lives an edge of danger.

Clear Shot (Foundations Jumpstart)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn. It deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control.

As werewolf attacks increased, brutal weapons not seen since the Travails were dusted off and put to work.

Military Intelligence (Jumpstart 2022)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever you attack with two or more creatures, draw a card.

To know the battlefield is to anticipate the enemy. To know the enemy is to anticipate victory.

Arcbound Whelp (Modern Horizons 2)
Craig J Spearing

Flying {R}: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Modular 2 (This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it. When it dies, you may put its +1/+1 counters on target artifact creature.)

Striped Riverwinder (Hour of Devastation)
Craig J Spearing

Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Cycling {U} ({U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

The denizens of the Luxa River woke angry on the currents of blood.

Abzan Kin-Guard (Fate Reforged)
Craig J Spearing

This creature has lifelink as long as you control a white or black permanent.

"The Mardu rush headlong toward extinction. We ensure the longevity of our clan by protecting our territory, not rampaging through it."

Mirage Mirror (Hour of Devastation Promos)
Craig J Spearing

{2}: This artifact becomes a copy of target artifact, creature, enchantment, or land until end of turn.

Most mirrors show your reflection. Others show your potential.

Putrid Leech (Duel Decks: Jace vs. Vraska)
Craig J Spearing

Pay 2 life: This creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.

"The Golgari would say that life comes from death and death comes from life. But sometimes, death comes from the dead." —Vraska

Charge Through (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature gains trample until end of turn. Draw a card.

"What a move! Lorehold gets caught flat-footed, and Witherbloom barrels ahead." —Cremik, Mage Tower commentator

Etherium Cell (Aether Revolt Tokens)
Craig J Spearing

{T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color.

Grave Birthing (Battle for Zendikar)
Craig J Spearing

Devoid (This card has no color.) Target opponent exiles a card from their graveyard. You create a 1/1 colorless Eldrazi Scion creature token. It has "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}." Draw a card.

Ghostly Pilferer (New Capenna Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn.

Ghostly Pilferer (Core Set 2021)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature becomes untapped, you may pay {2}. If you do, draw a card. Whenever an opponent casts a spell from anywhere other than their hand, draw a card. Discard a card: This creature can't be blocked this turn.

Root Snare (Ravnica Allegiance)
Craig J Spearing

Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn.

The roots run deep under stone and street, with strength that needs but a whisper to awaken.

Pelargir Survivor (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Adicione um mana de qualquer cor. Gaste este mana apenas para conjurar uma mágica instantânea ou um feitiço. {5}{U}, {T}: O jogador alvo tritura três cards. (Ele coloca os três cards do topo do próprio grimório no próprio cemitério.)

"Os Corsários chegaram! De volta para as muralhas! Para a cidade antes que tudo se perca!"

Seeker of the Way (Iconic Masters)
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Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gains lifelink until end of turn.

"I don't know where my destiny lies, but I know it isn't here."

Hedron Archive (Battle for Zendikar)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned.""And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Overcome (Game Night)
Craig J Spearing

Creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain trample until end of turn. (Each of those creatures can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

"Forward! Until the horizon is ours!" —Khemses, charioteer

Cybermen Squadron (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Nonlegendary artifact creatures you control have myriad. (Whenever a creature with myriad attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token copy that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at end of combat.)

Chandra's Incinerator (Core Set 2021)
Craig J Spearing

This spell costs {X} less to cast, where X is the total amount of noncombat damage dealt to your opponents this turn. Trample Whenever a source you control deals noncombat damage to an opponent, this creature deals that much damage to target creature or planeswalker that player controls.

Bellowing Aegisaur (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Enrage — Whenever this creature is dealt damage, put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control.

Its roaring challenge is punctuated by the slam of its tail on the earth, rousing the herds of the plains.

Zombie (Shadows over Innistrad Tokens)
Craig J Spearing

The Pandorica (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

You may choose not to untap The Pandorica during your untap step. {1}{W}, {T}: Untap another target nonland permanent, then it phases out. It can't phase in for as long as The Pandorica remains tapped. When The Pandorica becomes untapped or leaves the battlefield, that permanent phases in. Activate only as a sorcery.

Forge Anew (The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth)
Craig J Spearing

When this enchantment enters, return target Equipment card from your graveyard to the battlefield. During your turn, you may activate equip abilities any time you could cast an instant. You may pay {0} rather than pay the equip cost of the first equip ability you activate during each of your turns.

Transmogrify (Core Set 2021 Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Exile target creature. That creature's controller reveals cards from the top of their library until they reveal a creature card. That player puts that card onto the battlefield, then shuffles the rest into their library.

"I'd like to introduce you to the new and improved me."

Heartfire (Jumpstart)
Craig J Spearing

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature or planeswalker. Heartfire deals 4 damage to any target.

The mage looked within and realized there was still one piece of fuel to burn.

Thopter Shop (The Brothers' War Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever one or more artifact creatures you control die, draw a card. This ability triggers only once each turn. {2}{W}, {T}: Create a 1/1 colorless Thopter artifact creature token with flying.

Rushed repairs once sent a thopter back to combat with a mechanic's still-warm lunch in the gunner's seat.

Solitary Hunter (Shadows over Innistrad)
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Volley Veteran (Jumpstart)
Craig J Spearing

When this creature enters, it deals damage to target creature an opponent controls equal to the number of Goblins you control.

"Fill the sky with stuff!"

Take Up Arms (Battlebond)
Craig J Spearing

Create three 1/1 white Warrior creature tokens.

"Many scales make the skin of a dragon." —Abzan wisdom

Basilisk Collar (Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate)
Craig J Spearing

Equipped creature has deathtouch and lifelink. (Any amount of damage it deals to a creature is enough to destroy it. Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) Equip {2} ({2}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

The Pandorica (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

You may choose not to untap The Pandorica during your untap step. {1}{W}, {T}: Untap another target nonland permanent, then it phases out. It can't phase in for as long as The Pandorica remains tapped. When The Pandorica becomes untapped or leaves the battlefield, that permanent phases in. Activate only as a sorcery.

Barroom Brawl (Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature you control fights target creature the opponent to your left controls. Then that player may copy this spell and may choose new targets for the copy.

Utility Knife (Zendikar Rising)
Craig J Spearing

When this Equipment enters, attach it to target creature you control. Equipped creature gets +1/+1. Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

"Hold on a second, I have just the thing."

Closing Statement (Strixhaven: School of Mages)
Craig J Spearing

This spell costs {2} less to cast during your end step. Destroy target creature or planeswalker you don't control. Put a +1/+1 counter on up to one target creature you control.

"In conclusion . . ."

Victimize (Eternal Masters)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Catacomb Sifter (Battle for Zendikar)
Craig J Spearing

Devoid (This card has no color.) When this creature enters, create a 1/1 colorless Eldrazi Scion creature token. It has "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}." Whenever another creature you control dies, scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.)

Hedron Archive (Commander 2021)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Striped Riverwinder (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.) Cycling {U} ({U}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

The denizens of the Luxa River woke angry on the currents of blood.

Port Razer (Commander Legends)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, untap each creature you control. After this phase, there is an additional combat phase. This creature can't attack a player it has already attacked this turn.

Jeskai Sage (The List)
Craig J Spearing

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) When this creature dies, draw a card.

"The one who conquers the mind is greater than the one who conquers the world."

Mercurial Transformation (Strixhaven: School of Mages)
Craig J Spearing

Until end of turn, target nonland permanent loses all abilities and becomes your choice of a blue Frog creature with base power and toughness 1/1 or a blue Octopus creature with base power and toughness 4/4.

"For sun's sake, I just want a crab!"

Overcome (Hour of Devastation)
Craig J Spearing

Creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain trample until end of turn. (Each of those creatures can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

"Forward! Until the horizon is ours!" —Khemses, charioteer

Clear Shot (Innistrad: Midnight Hunt)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature you control gets +1/+1 until end of turn. It deals damage equal to its power to target creature you don't control.

As werewolf attacks increased, brutal weapons not seen since the Travails were dusted off and put to work.

Jeskai Elder (Double Masters 2022)
Craig J Spearing

Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.) Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw a card. If you do, discard a card.

Hedron Archive (Dominaria United Commander)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Military Intelligence (Zendikar Rising Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Whenever you attack with two or more creatures, draw a card.

To know the battlefield is to anticipate the enemy. To know the enemy is to anticipate victory.

Opt (Ixalan)
Craig J Spearing

Scry 1. (Look at the top card of your library. You may put that card on the bottom.) Draw a card.

"It's easy to anticipate Captain Storm's orders: take the more dangerous route."

Duskwatch Recruiter (Innistrad Remastered)
Craig J Spearing

Minotaur (Journey into Nyx Tokens)
Craig J Spearing

Hedron Archive (Jumpstart)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Duggan, Private Detective (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Duggan's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. Whenever Duggan enters or attacks, investigate. The Most Important Punch in History — {1}{G}, {T}: Duggan deals damage equal to twice its power to another target creature. Activate only once.

Duggan, Private Detective (Doctor Who)
Craig J Spearing

Duggan's power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in your hand. Whenever Duggan enters or attacks, investigate. The Most Important Punch in History — {1}{G}, {T}: Duggan deals damage equal to twice its power to another target creature. Activate only once.

Electrify (Amonkhet)
Craig J Spearing

Electrify deals 4 damage to target creature.

"Some hid from the storm. I embraced it and learned its name."

Victimize (New Capenna Commander)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two target creature cards in your graveyard. Sacrifice a creature. If you do, return the chosen cards to the battlefield tapped.

"Die. But die knowing that your pathetic life will yield a great bounty for me." —Zul Ashur, lich lord

Rustvale Bridge (Modern Horizons 2)
Craig J Spearing

This land enters tapped. Indestructible {T}: Add {R} or {W}.

The path to strength is forged in stability.

Ainok Survivalist (Dragons of Tarkir)
Craig J Spearing

Megamorph {1}{G} (You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for {3}. Turn it face up any time for its megamorph cost and put a +1/+1 counter on it.) When this creature is turned face up, destroy target artifact or enchantment an opponent controls.

Dukhara Peafowl (The List)
Craig J Spearing

{U}: This creature gains flying until end of turn.

Elegant filigree birds perch along the eleven bridges that cross Canal Dukhara.

Thresher Lizard (Amonkhet)
Craig J Spearing

This creature gets +1/+2 as long as you have one or fewer cards in hand.

The sound of its plated tail beating on desert rocks is often mistaken for the footfalls of a much larger predator.

Dwarven Lightsmith (Battlebond)
Craig J Spearing

Assist (Another player can pay up to {5} of this spell's cost.) When this creature enters, creatures your team controls get +1/+1 until end of turn.

Hedron Archive (The Brothers' War Commander)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Emmessi Tome (Eternal Masters)
Craig J Spearing

{5}, {T}: Draw two cards, then discard a card.

It is like life and destiny: we think we know the story, but we have read only half the tale.

Kindled Fury (Hour of Devastation)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature gets +1/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. (It deals combat damage before creatures without first strike.)

The minotaur stared at the Eternal bearing down on him—the embodiment of deadly skill he had aspired to become.

Mirage Mirror (Commander Masters)
Craig J Spearing

{2}: This artifact becomes a copy of target artifact, creature, enchantment, or land until end of turn.

Most mirrors show your reflection. Others show your potential.

Hedron Archive (Commander Masters)
Craig J Spearing

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

"You've begun to understand the hedrons' true purpose," said Ugin. "The Eldrazi can be imprisoned." "And how did that work out last time?" asked Jace.

Ojutai's Command (Dragons of Tarkir Promos)
Craig J Spearing

Choose two — • Return target creature card with mana value 2 or less from your graveyard to the battlefield. • You gain 4 life. • Counter target creature spell. • Draw a card.

Barroom Brawl (Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate)
Craig J Spearing

Target creature you control fights target creature the opponent to your left controls. Then that player may copy this spell and may choose new targets for the copy.

"I'll see your three dragons and raise you two fists!"

Might Beyond Reason (Shadows over Innistrad)
Craig J Spearing

Put two +1/+1 counters on target creature. Delirium — Put three +1/+1 counters on that creature instead if there are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard.

Krovod Haunch (Murders at Karlov Manor)
Craig J Spearing

Equipped creature gets +2/+0. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this Equipment: You gain 3 life. When this Equipment is put into a graveyard from the battlefield, you may pay {1}{W}. If you do, create two 1/1 white Dog creature tokens. Equip {2}

Octopus (Battle for Zendikar Tokens)
Craig J Spearing