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Cryptic Trilobite

Cryptic Trilobite

Creature — Trilobite0/0$1.55

This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Add . Spend this mana only to activate abilities. , : Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

colorlessLegal in Commander

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Combos 158

  • Cryptic Trilobite + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Hardened Scales

    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers

    2,140 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Cryptic Trilobite has at least three +1/+1 counters.

    Steps

    Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Cryptic Trilobite, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Saproling token, putting two +1/+1 counters on Cryptic Trilobite. Repeat.

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  • Cryptic Trilobite + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Good-Fortune Unicorn

    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers

    2,034 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Cryptic Trilobite has at least four +1/+1 counters.

    Steps

    Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing two +1/+1 counters from it, adding {C}{C}{C}{C}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Cryptic Trilobite, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. The Saproling enters the battlefield, triggering Good-Fortune Unicorn, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Saproling. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a Saproling, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. The Saproling enters the battlefield, triggering Good-Fortune Unicorn, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Saproling. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing a Saproling token with no counters on it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C}. Repeat from step 4.

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  • Cryptic Trilobite + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Cathars' Crusade

    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    2,027 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Cryptic Trilobite has at least three +1/+1 counters.

    Steps

    Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Cryptic Trilobite, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. The Saproling enters the battlefield, triggering Cathars' Crusade, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Saproling token, putting a +1/+1 counter on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from any creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Repeat from step 3. Once you have infinite +1/+1 counters on Cryptic Trilobite, you may activate Ghave's first ability an infinite number of times to get infinite Saproling tokens.

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  • Cryptic Trilobite + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Corpsejack Menace

    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers

    1,953 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Cryptic Trilobite has at least three +1/+1 counters.

    Steps

    Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Cryptic Trilobite, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Saproling token, putting two +1/+1 counters on Cryptic Trilobite. Repeat.

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  • Cryptic Trilobite + Marath, Will of the Wild + Hardened Scales

    • Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite damage
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    Mana needed: 1,945 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Marath has at least two +1/+1 counters on it.

    Steps

    Activate Marath by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Marath. Activate Marath by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities. Repeat. Once Cryptic Trilobite has infinite +1/+1 counters, you may remove them for infinite mana, then repeat step 1 to get infinite +1/+1 counters on Marath, which can then be used for Marath's other modes.

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  • Cryptic Trilobite + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest

    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    1,844 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Cryptic Trilobite has at least three +1/+1 counters.

    Steps

    Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Cryptic Trilobite, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Saproling token. Mazirek triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Resolve the Ghave ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from any creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Repeat from step 3. Once you have infinite +1/+1 counters on Cryptic Trilobite, you may activate Ghave's first ability an infinite number of times to get infinite Saproling tokens.

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  • Cryptic Trilobite + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Doubling Season

    • Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    Mana needed: 1,775 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Cryptic Trillobite has at least two +1/+1 counters on it.

    Steps

    Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Cryptic Trilobite, creating two 1/1 Saproling creature tokens. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing a Saproling, putting two +1/+1 counters on Cryptic Trilobite. Repeat. Once you have infinite +1/+1 counters on Cryptic Trilobite, you may alter this loop to produce infinite creature tokens, put infinite +1/+1 counters on all your creatures, and activate Cryptic Trilobite infinite times.

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  • Cryptic Trilobite + Marath, Will of the Wild + Conclave Mentor

    • Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities
    • Infinite creature tokens
    • Infinite damage
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    Mana needed: 1,611 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Marath has at least two +1/+1 counters on it.

    Steps

    Activate Marath by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Marath. Activate Marath by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities. Repeat. Once Cryptic Trilobite has infinite +1/+1 counters, you may remove them for infinite mana, then repeat step 1 to get infinite +1/+1 counters on Marath, which can then be used for Marath's other modes.

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  • Cryptic Trilobite + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Winding Constrictor

    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers

    1,604 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Cryptic Trilobite has at least three +1/+1 counters.

    Steps

    Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Cryptic Trilobite, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Saproling token, putting two +1/+1 counters on Cryptic Trilobite. Repeat.

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  • Cryptic Trilobite + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Young Wolf

    • Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities
    • Infinite creature tokens

    1,342 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Cryptic Trilobite has at least two +1/+1 counters on it.

    Steps

    Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing Young Wolf. Young Wolf's undying ability triggers, returning it to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Ghave ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Young Wolf, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. 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 LawByrke, Long Ear of the Law puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Cryptic Trilobite can use.
  2. Lulu, Loyal HollyphantLulu, Loyal Hollyphant puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Cryptic Trilobite can use.
  3. Tromell, Seymour's ButlerTromell, Seymour's Butler proliferates, which Cryptic Trilobite can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  4. Plargg, Dean of Chaos // Augusta, Dean of OrderCryptic Trilobite taps your creatures, which Plargg, Dean of Chaos // Augusta, Dean of Order can use because it cares how many of your creatures are tapped.
  5. Bristly Bill, Spine SowerBristly Bill, Spine Sower puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Cryptic Trilobite can use.
  6. Zimone, Paradox SculptorZimone, Paradox Sculptor puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Cryptic Trilobite can use.
  7. Sazh KatzroySazh Katzroy puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Cryptic Trilobite can use.
  8. Tanazir QuandrixTanazir Quandrix puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Cryptic Trilobite can use.
  9. Bright-Palm, Soul AwakenerBright-Palm, Soul Awakener puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Cryptic Trilobite can use.
  10. Zabaz, the GlimmerwaspZabaz, the Glimmerwasp puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Cryptic Trilobite can use.

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