Deathgreeter
Creature — Human Shaman1/1$0.45
Whenever another creature dies, you may gain 1 life.
Legal in Commander
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Combos 5
Deathgreeter + Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Nest of Scarabs
- Near-infinite card draw
- Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Your life total is at least 2. You control at least one additional creature that will trigger Deathgreeter when it dies. There is at least one additional creature on the battlefield.
Steps
Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing another creature. When the creature dies, Deathgreeter triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on any other creature and causing you to draw a card. If the creature who had the counter placed has 0 toughness, it dies as a state-based action. Nest of Scarabs triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token. Repeat until your opponents do not control any more creatures, or until you draw your library. If you have cards remaining in your library, you may repeat this combo any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
Deathgreeter + Warren Soultrader + Gravecrawler
- Infinite lifegain triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Your life total is at least 2.
Steps
Activate Warren Soultrader by paying 1 life and sacrificing Gravecrawler. When Gravecrawler dies, Deathgreeter triggers, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life. Resolve the Warren Soultrader ability, creating a Treasure token. Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}. Cast Gravecrawler from your graveyard by paying {B}. Repeat.
Deathgreeter + Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
- Near-infinite card draw
- Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least one additional creature. Your life total is at least 2. An opponent controls a creature.
Steps
Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing a creature, targeting any creature an opponent controls. When the sacrificed creature dies, Deathgreeter triggers, causing you to gain 1 life Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on a creature an opponent controls, and causing you to draw a card. Hapatra triggers, creating a creature token. Repeat.
Deathgreeter + Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Flourishing Defenses
- Near-infinite card draw
- Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least one additional creature. Your life total is at least 2. An opponent controls a creature.
Steps
Activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing a creature, targeting any creature an opponent controls. When the sacrificed creature dies, Deathgreeter triggers, causing you to gain 1 life Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on a creature an opponent controls, and causing you to draw a card. Flourishing Defenses triggers, creating a creature token. Repeat.
Deathgreeter + Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Scurry Oak
- Infinite card draw
- Near-infinite lifegain triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least two additional creatures. Scurry Oak has no +1/+1 counters on it. Your life total is at least 2.
Steps
Cast Yawgmoth by paying {2}{B}{B}. When Yawgmoth enters the battlefield, Scurry Oak's evolve ability triggers. Holding priority, activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing a creature. When the creature dies, Deathgreeter triggers, causing you to gain 1 life. Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on Scurry Oak and causing you to draw a card. Resolve the Scurry Oak trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on it, triggering Scurry Oak's second ability. Holding priority, activate Yawgmoth by paying 1 life and sacrificing a creature. When the creature dies, Deathgreeter triggers, causing you to gain 1 life Resolve the Yawgmoth ability, putting a -1/-1 counter on Scurry Oak and causing you to draw a card. Resolve the Scurry Oak trigger, creating a 1/1 Squirrel creature token. When the Squirrel enters the battlefield, Scurry Oak's evolve ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it, triggering Scurry Oak's second ability. Repeat from step 7.
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.
- Dina, Soul SteeperDina, Soul Steeper sacrifices your creatures, which Deathgreeter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- General Kudro of DrannithGeneral Kudro of Drannith sacrifices your creatures, which Deathgreeter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Jerren, Corrupted Bishop // Ormendahl, the CorrupterJerren, Corrupted Bishop // Ormendahl, the Corrupter sacrifices your creatures, which Deathgreeter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Silvar, Devourer of the FreeSilvar, Devourer of the Free sacrifices your creatures, which Deathgreeter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Vito, Thorn of the Dusk RoseDeathgreeter gains you life, which Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose can use.
- Astarion, the DecadentDeathgreeter gains you life, which Astarion, the Decadent can use.
- Karlov of the Ghost CouncilDeathgreeter gains you life, which Karlov of the Ghost Council can use.
- Moseo, Vein's New DeanDeathgreeter gains you life, which Moseo, Vein's New Dean can use.
- Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous NeonateDeathgreeter gains you life, which Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate can use.
- Amalia Benavides AguirreDeathgreeter gains you life, which Amalia Benavides Aguirre can use.