Blade of the Bloodchief
Artifact — Equipment$4.13
Whenever a creature dies, put a +1/+1 counter on equipped creature. If equipped creature is a Vampire, put two +1/+1 counters on it instead. Equip
colorlessLegal in Commander
Is
Does
Rewards
Combos 32
Blade of the Bloodchief + Basking Broodscale
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You have a way to put a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Blade of the Bloodchief attached to Basking Broodscale.
Steps
Put a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 2.
Blade of the Bloodchief + Animation Module + Ashnod's Altar
- Infinite colorless mana
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blade of the Bloodchief attached to any creature you control. You control at least one additional creature.
Steps
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing any other creature you control, adding {C}{C}. Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the creature it is attached to. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token. Repeat. Once you have infinite +1/+1 counters on the creature with Blade of the Bloodchief attached, you may activate Blade of the Bloodchief's equip ability, attaching it to another creature you control. If you do, you may repeat step 5 for each creature you control.
Blade of the Bloodchief + Elenda, the Dusk Rose + Phyrexian Altar
- Infinite colored mana
- Infinite creature tokens
- Infinite commander casts
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Elenda's power is at least 4 plus its commander tax.
Steps
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Elenda, adding {W/B}. Choose to return Elenda from your graveyard to the command zone. When Elenda dies, it triggers, creating a number of 1/1 Vampire creature tokens equal to its power. Cast Elenda from the command zone by paying {2}{W}{B} plus commander tax, if applicable. Activate Blade of the Bloodchief's equip ability by paying {1}, attaching it to Elenda. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing a Vampire token, adding {W/B}. When the Vampire dies, Elenda and Blade of the Bloodchief trigger, putting three +1/+1 counters on Elenda. Repeat from step 6 for each Vampire token. Repeat from step 1.
Blade of the Bloodchief + Animation Module + Phyrexian Altar
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blade of the Bloodchief attached to any creature you control. You control at least one additional creature.
Steps
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing any other creature you control, adding {1}. Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the creature it is attached to. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token. Repeat.
Blade of the Bloodchief + Scurry Oak + Ashnod's Altar
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blade of the Bloodchief attached to Scurry Oak. You control at least one additional creature.
Steps
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another creature, adding {C}{C}. When the creature dies, Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a 1/1 Squirrel creature token. Repeat.
Blade of the Bloodchief + Scurry Oak + Phyrexian Altar
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colored mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blade of the Bloodchief attached to Scurry Oak. You control at least one additional creature.
Steps
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing another creature, adding one mana of any color. When the creature dies, Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a 1/1 Squirrel creature token. Repeat.
Blade of the Bloodchief + Animation Module + Krark-Clan Ironworks
- Infinite colorless mana
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blade of the Bloodchief attached to any creature you control. You control at least one additional artifact.
Steps
Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing any other artifact you control, adding {C}{C}. Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the creature it is attached to. Animation Module triggers, causing you to pay {1} to create a 1/1 Servo artifact creature token. Repeat. Once you have infinite +1/+1 counters on the creature with Blade of the Bloodchief attached, you may activate Blade of the Bloodchief's equip ability, attaching it to another creature you control. If you do, you may repeat step 5 for each creature you control.
Blade of the Bloodchief + Pentavus + Ashnod's Altar
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blade of the Bloodchief attached to Pentavus. You control at least one additional creature.
Steps
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another creature, adding {C}{C}. When the creature dies, Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Pentavus. Activate Pentavus' first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite artifact creature token. Repeat.
Blade of the Bloodchief + Herd Baloth + Ashnod's Altar
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blade of the Bloodchief attached to Herd Baloth. You control at least one additional creature.
Steps
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another creature, adding {C}{C}. When the creature dies, Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Herd Baloth. Herd Baloth triggers, creating a 4/4 Beast creature token. Repeat.
Blade of the Bloodchief + Scurry Oak + Altar of Dementia
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite mill
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blade of the Bloodchief attached to Scurry Oak. You control at least one additional creature.
Steps
Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing another creature. When the creature dies, Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a 1/1 Squirrel creature token. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability, causing target player to mill cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power. 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.
- Byrke, Long Ear of the LawBlade of the Bloodchief puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Byrke, Long Ear of the Law can use because it doubles counters.
- Lily Bowen, Raging GrandmaBlade of the Bloodchief puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma can use because it doubles counters.
- Mowu, Loyal CompanionBlade of the Bloodchief puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Mowu, Loyal Companion can use because it doubles counters.
- Fain, the BrokerFain, the Broker sacrifices your creatures, which Blade of the Bloodchief can use because it rewards your creatures dying. Blade of the Bloodchief puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Fain, the Broker can use because it cares about +1/+1 counters.
- Catti-brie of Mithral HallBlade of the Bloodchief puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Catti-brie of Mithral Hall can use because it cares about +1/+1 counters.
- Yawgmoth, Thran PhysicianYawgmoth, Thran Physician proliferates and sacrifices your creatures, which Blade of the Bloodchief can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and rewards your creatures dying.
- Xavier Sal, Infested CaptainXavier Sal, Infested Captain proliferates and sacrifices your creatures, which Blade of the Bloodchief can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and rewards your creatures dying.
- Ghave, Guru of SporesGhave, Guru of Spores sacrifices your creatures, which Blade of the Bloodchief can use because it rewards your creatures dying. Blade of the Bloodchief puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Ghave, Guru of Spores can use because it cares about +1/+1 counters.
- Zimone, Paradox SculptorBlade of the Bloodchief puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Zimone, Paradox Sculptor doubles counters.
- Zabaz, the GlimmerwaspBlade of the Bloodchief puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp doubles counters.