Aethersnipe
Creature — Elemental4/4$0.08
When this creature enters, return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Evoke (You may cast this spell for its evoke cost. If you do, it's sacrificed when it enters.)
Legal in Commander
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Combos 24
Aethersnipe + Intruder Alarm
- Infinite mana creatures you control can produce
- Infinite untap of creatures
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control creatures that can tap to produce at least {2}{U}{U}.
Steps
Activate mana-producing creatures you control by tapping them, adding at least {2}{U}{U}. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {1}{U}{U}. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, both of its abilities trigger and Intruder Alarm triggers; put the evoke trigger on the stack first. Resolve the Intruder Alarm trigger, untapping all creatures. Resolve Aethersnipe's first ability, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve Aethersnipe's evoke trigger, failing to sacrifice it since it is not on the battlefield. Repeat.
Aethersnipe + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Thryx, the Sudden Storm
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to cast creature spells or activate abilities of creatures. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {U}{U}. Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, its first ability and evoke ability trigger. Resolve the first Aethersnipe trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve the second Aethersnipe trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it is no longer on the battlefield. Repeat.
Aethersnipe + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Urza's Incubator
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to cast creature spells or activate abilities of creatures. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {U}{U}. Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, its first ability and evoke ability trigger. Resolve the first Aethersnipe trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve the second Aethersnipe trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it is no longer on the battlefield. Repeat.
Aethersnipe + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Semblance Anvil
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to cast creature spells or activate abilities of creatures. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {U}{U}. Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, its first ability and evoke ability trigger. Resolve the first Aethersnipe trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve the second Aethersnipe trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it is no longer on the battlefield. Repeat.
Aethersnipe + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Nylea, Keen-Eyed
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to cast creature spells or activate abilities of creatures. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {U}{U}. Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, its first ability and evoke ability trigger. Resolve the first Aethersnipe trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve the second Aethersnipe trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it is no longer on the battlefield. Repeat.
Aethersnipe + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Heartless Summoning
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to cast creature spells or activate abilities of creatures. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {U}{U}. Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, its first ability and evoke ability trigger. Resolve the first Aethersnipe trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve the second Aethersnipe trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it is no longer on the battlefield. Repeat.
Aethersnipe + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Cloud Key
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to cast creature spells or activate abilities of creatures. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {U}{U}. Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, its first ability and evoke ability trigger. Resolve the first Aethersnipe trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve the second Aethersnipe trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it is no longer on the battlefield. Repeat.
Aethersnipe + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Helm of Awakening
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to cast creature spells or activate abilities of creatures. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {U}{U}. Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, its first ability and evoke ability trigger. Resolve the first Aethersnipe trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve the second Aethersnipe trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it is no longer on the battlefield. Repeat.
Aethersnipe + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Sapphire Medallion
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to cast creature spells or activate abilities of creatures. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {U}{U}. Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, its first ability and evoke ability trigger. Resolve the first Aethersnipe trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve the second Aethersnipe trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it is no longer on the battlefield. Repeat.
Aethersnipe + Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea + Honest Rutstein
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Gwenna by tapping it, adding {U}{U} that can only be spent to cast creature spells or activate abilities of creatures. Cast Aethersnipe for its evoke cost by paying {U}{U}. Gwenna triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and untapping it. When Aethersnipe enters the battlefield, its first ability and evoke ability trigger. Resolve the first Aethersnipe trigger, returning it from the battlefield to your hand. Resolve the second Aethersnipe trigger, failing to sacrifice it as it is no longer on the battlefield. Repeat.
Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.
Best commanders
Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.
- Yarok, the DesecratedYarok, the Desecrated copies your triggered abilities, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Mister FantasticMister Fantastic copies your triggered abilities, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Thassa, Deep-DwellingThassa, Deep-Dwelling blinks / re-enters your creatures, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Brago, King EternalBrago, King Eternal blinks / re-enters your creatures, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Y'shtola RhulY'shtola Rhul blinks / re-enters your creatures, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Kykar, Zephyr AwakenerKykar, Zephyr Awakener blinks / re-enters your creatures, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Abuelo, Ancestral EchoAbuelo, Ancestral Echo blinks / re-enters your creatures, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Oji, the Exquisite BladeOji, the Exquisite Blade blinks / re-enters your creatures, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Elrond, Moon-ReaderElrond, Moon-Reader blinks / re-enters your creatures, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
- Don & Leo, Problem SolversDon & Leo, Problem Solvers blinks / re-enters your creatures, which Aethersnipe can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.