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Defiant Greatmaw

Defiant Greatmaw

Creature — Hippo4/5$0.17

When this creature enters, put two -1/-1 counters on target creature you control. Whenever you put one or more -1/-1 counters on this creature, remove a -1/-1 counter from another target creature you control.

Legal in Commander

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Combos 19

  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Viscera Seer

    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
    • Infinite scry 1

    16 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Defiant Greatmaw does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw. When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, putting two -1/-1 counters on it. Defiant Greatmaw's second ability triggers, removing a -1/-1 counter from another creature you control. Resolve the Viscera Seer ability from step 1, causing you to scry 1. Repeat.

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  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Phyrexian Altar

    • Infinite colored mana

    14 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Defiant Greatmaw does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw, adding one mana of any color. When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, putting two -1/-1 counters on it. Defiant Greatmaw's second ability triggers, removing a -1/-1 counter from another creature you control. Repeat.

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  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Ashnod's Altar

    • Infinite colorless mana

    12 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Defiant Greatmaw does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw, adding {C}{C} When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, putting two -1/-1 counters on it. Defiant Greatmaw's second ability triggers, removing a -1/-1 counter from another creature you control. Repeat.

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  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Goblin Bombardment

    • Infinite damage

    10 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Defiant Greatmaw does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Goblin Bombardment by sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw. When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, putting two -1/-1 counters on it. Defiant Greatmaw's second ability triggers, removing a -1/-1 counter from another creature you control. Resolve the Goblin Bombardment ability from step 1, dealing 1 damage to any target. Repeat.

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  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Carrion Feeder

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

    8 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Defiant Greatmaw does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw. When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, putting two -1/-1 counters on it. Defiant Greatmaw's second ability triggers, removing a -1/-1 counter from another creature you control. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability from step 1, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

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  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Altar of Dementia

    • Infinite mill
    • Infinite self-mill

    4 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Defiant Greatmaw does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw. When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, putting two -1/-1 counters on it. Defiant Greatmaw's second ability triggers, removing a -1/-1 counter from another creature you control. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability from step 1, causing target player to mill cards equal to Defiant Greatmaw's power. Repeat.

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  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Yahenni, Undying Partisan

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

    3 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Defiant Greatmaw does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Yahenni by sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw. When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, putting two -1/-1 counters on it. Defiant Greatmaw's second ability triggers, removing a -1/-1 counter from another creature you control. Resolve the Yahenni ability from step 1, causing it to gain indestructible until end of turn. Repeat.

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  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Blasting Station

    • Infinite damage

    1 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Defiant Greatmaw does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Blasting Station by tapping it and sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw. When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, its first ability and Blasting Station trigger. Resolve the Defiant Greatmaw trigger, putting two -1/-1 counters on it. Defiant Greatmaw's second ability triggers, removing a -1/-1 counter from another creature you control. Resolve the Blasting Station trigger from step 3, untapping it. Resolve the Blasting Station ability from step 1, dealing 1 damage to any target. Repeat.

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  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Bloodthrone Vampire

    • Infinitely large creature until end of turn

    1 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Bloodthrone Vampire by sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw. When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, it triggers, putting a -1/-1 counter on it. Resolve the Bloodthrone Vampire ability Repeat.

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  • Defiant Greatmaw + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Woe Strider

    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
    • Infinite scry 1

    1 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Defiant Greatmaw does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Woe Strider by sacrificing Defiant Greatmaw. When Defiant Greatmaw dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. When Defiant Greatmaw enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, putting two -1/-1 counters on it. Defiant Greatmaw's second ability triggers, removing a -1/-1 counter from another creature you control. Resolve the Woe Strider ability from step 1, causing you to scry 1. 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. Hapatra, Vizier of PoisonsHapatra, Vizier of Poisons puts -1/-1 counters on creatures, which Defiant Greatmaw can use.
  2. The Reaper, King No MoreThe Reaper, King No More puts -1/-1 counters on creatures, which Defiant Greatmaw can use.
  3. Yarok, the DesecratedYarok, the Desecrated copies your triggered abilities, which Defiant Greatmaw can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
  4. Mister FantasticMister Fantastic copies your triggered abilities, which Defiant Greatmaw can use because it has an enter-the-battlefield trigger.
  5. Auntie Ool, CursewretchDefiant Greatmaw puts -1/-1 counters on creatures, which Auntie Ool, Cursewretch can use.
  6. Atraxa, Praetors' VoiceAtraxa, Praetors' Voice proliferates and Defiant Greatmaw puts -1/-1 counters on creatures.
  7. Ezuri, Stalker of SpheresEzuri, Stalker of Spheres proliferates and Defiant Greatmaw puts -1/-1 counters on creatures.
  8. High Perfect MorcantHigh Perfect Morcant proliferates and Defiant Greatmaw puts -1/-1 counters on creatures.
  9. Agent Frank HorriganAgent Frank Horrigan proliferates and Defiant Greatmaw puts -1/-1 counters on creatures.
  10. Tidus, Yuna's GuardianTidus, Yuna's Guardian proliferates and Defiant Greatmaw puts -1/-1 counters on creatures.

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