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Arcbound Prototype

Arcbound Prototype

Artifact Creature — Assembly-Worker0/0$0.22

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.)

Legal in Commander

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Combos 32

  • Arcbound Prototype + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Viscera Seer

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures

    97 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular ability and persist ability trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting Arcbound Prototype's +1/+1 counters on another artifact creature. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield. It will not have a -1/-1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Resolve the Viscera Seer ability. Repeat.

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  • Arcbound Prototype + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Ashnod's Altar

    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures

    84 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular ability and persist ability trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting Arcbound Prototype's +1/+1 counters on another artifact creature. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield. It will not have a -1/-1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Repeat.

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  • Arcbound Prototype + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Carrion Feeder

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures

    73 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular ability and persist ability trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting Arcbound Prototype's +1/+1 counters on another artifact creature. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield. It will not have a -1/-1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability. Repeat.

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  • Arcbound Prototype + Antler Skulkin + Ashnod's Altar

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures

    Mana needed: 60 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Antler Skulkin by paying {2}, giving Arcbound Prototype persist until end of turn. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype, adding {C}{C}. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular and persist abilities trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting all +1/+1 counters on Arcbound Prototype onto another artifact creature you control. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield with one +1/+1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Repeat.

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  • Arcbound Prototype + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Bartolomé del Presidio

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

    60 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Bartolomé del Presidio by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular ability and persist ability trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting Arcbound Prototype's +1/+1 counters on another artifact creature. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield. It will not have a -1/-1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Resolve the Bartolomé del Presidio ability. Repeat.

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  • Arcbound Prototype + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Phyrexian Altar

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures
    • Infinite colored mana

    58 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular ability and persist ability trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting Arcbound Prototype's +1/+1 counters on another artifact creature. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield. It will not have a -1/-1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Repeat.

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  • Arcbound Prototype + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Arcbound Ravager

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures
    • Draw the game

    57 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Arcbound Ravager by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular ability and persist ability trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting Arcbound Prototype's +1/+1 counters on another artifact creature. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield. It will not have a -1/-1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Resolve the Arcbound Ravager ability. Repeat.

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  • Arcbound Prototype + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Umbral Collar Zealot

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures
    • Infinite surveil

    54 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Umbral Collar Zealot by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular ability and persist ability trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting Arcbound Prototype's +1/+1 counters on another artifact creature. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield. It will not have a -1/-1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Resolve the Umbral Collar Zealot ability. Repeat.

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  • Arcbound Prototype + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Altar of Dementia

    • Infinite mill
    • Infinite self-mill
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures

    49 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular ability and persist ability trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting Arcbound Prototype's +1/+1 counters on another artifact creature. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield. It will not have a -1/-1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability. Repeat.

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  • Arcbound Prototype + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Woe Strider

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures

    44 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Woe Strider by sacrificing Arcbound Prototype. When Arcbound Prototype dies, its modular ability and persist ability trigger. Resolve the modular trigger, putting Arcbound Prototype's +1/+1 counters on another artifact creature. Resolve the persist trigger, returning Arcbound Prototype from your graveyard to the battlefield. It will not have a -1/-1 counter on it due to its modular ability. Resolve the Woe Strider ability. Repeat.

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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.

  1. Byrke, Long Ear of the LawArcbound Prototype puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Byrke, Long Ear of the Law doubles counters.
  2. Brimaz, Blight of OreskosBrimaz, Blight of Oreskos proliferates and Arcbound Prototype puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  3. Dyadrine, Synthesis AmalgamDyadrine, Synthesis Amalgam is an Artifact, which Arcbound Prototype can use.
  4. Zabaz, the GlimmerwaspArcbound Prototype puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp doubles counters.
  5. Kilo, Apogee MindKilo, Apogee Mind proliferates and Arcbound Prototype puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  6. Anim Pakal, Thousandth MoonArcbound Prototype puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon can use.
  7. Lae'zel, Vlaakith's ChampionArcbound Prototype puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion doubles counters.
  8. Aragorn, Hornburg HeroArcbound Prototype puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Aragorn, Hornburg Hero doubles counters.
  9. Miles Morales // Ultimate Spider-ManArcbound Prototype puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Miles Morales // Ultimate Spider-Man doubles counters.
  10. Arna Kennerüd, SkycaptainArcbound Prototype puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain doubles counters.

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