Donatello, the Brains
Legendary Creature — Mutant Ninja Turtle2/4$1.17
If one or more tokens would be created under your control, those tokens plus a Mutagen token are created instead. Partner—Character select (You can have two commanders if both have this ability.)
Legal in Commander
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Combos 27
Donatello, the Brains + Basking Broodscale
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}. Activate Basking Broodscale's adapt ability by paying {1}{G}, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. Activate the Mutagen by paying {1}, tapping and sacrificing it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 3.
Donatello, the Brains + Lonis, Genetics Expert + Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
- Infinite artifact tokens
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control a Mutagen.
Steps
Activate a Mutagen by paying {0} due to Mutagen Man, tapping and sacrificing it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Lonis. Lonis' second ability triggers, creating a Clue and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. Repeat.
Donatello, the Brains + Lonis, Genetics Expert + Krark-Clan Ironworks
- Infinite artifact tokens
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
- Infinite card draw
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control a Mutagen.
Steps
Activate a Mutagen by paying {1}, tapping and sacrificing it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Lonis. Lonis' second ability triggers, creating a Clue and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing the Clue, adding {C}{C}. Lonis's third ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on any other creature you control. Repeat.
Donatello, the Brains + Mutagen Man, Living Ooze + Scurry Oak
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Put a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a creature token and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. Activate the Mutagen by paying {0} due to Mutagen Man, tapping and sacrificing it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Repeat from step 2.
Donatello, the Brains + Mutagen Man, Living Ooze + Herd Baloth
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Put a +1/+1 counter on Herd Baloth. Herd Baloth triggers, creating a creature token and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. Activate the Mutagen by paying {0} due to Mutagen Man, tapping and sacrificing it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Herd Baloth. Repeat from step 2.
Donatello, the Brains + Summoning Station + Krark-Clan Ironworks
- Infinite colorless mana
- Infinite creature tokens
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Summoning Station by tapping it, creating a 2/2 Pincher creature token and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. Activate Krark-Clan Ironworks by sacrificing the Mutagen. Summoning Station triggers, untapping itself. Repeat.
Donatello, the Brains + Ashnod's Altar + Scurry Oak
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
- Infinite creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You have a way to put a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak.
Steps
Put a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a creature token and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the creature token, adding {C}{C}. Activate the Mutagen by paying {1}, tapping and sacrificing it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Repeat from step 2.
Donatello, the Brains + Summoning Station + Grinding Station
- Infinite creature tokens
- Infinite mill
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Summoning Station by tapping it, creating a 2/2 Pincher creature token and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. When the Mutagen enters, Grinding Station triggers, untapping Grinding Station. Activate Grinding Station by tapping it and sacrificing the Mutagen. Summoning Station triggers, untapping itself. Resolve the Grinding Station ability. Repeat.
Donatello, the Brains + Summoning Station + Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
- Infinite creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Summoning Station by tapping it, creating a 2/2 Pincher creature token and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. Activate the Mutagen by paying {0} due to Mutagen Man, tapping and sacrificing it. Summoning Station triggers, untapping it. Resolve the Mutagen ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control. Repeat.
Donatello, the Brains + Phyrexian Altar + Scurry Oak
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You have a way to put a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak.
Steps
Put a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Scurry Oak triggers, creating a creature token and a Mutagen token due to Donatello. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing the creature token, adding {1}. Activate the Mutagen by paying {1}, tapping and sacrificing it, putting a +1/+1 counter on Scurry Oak. Repeat from step 2.
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.
- April O'Neil, Live on the SceneDonatello, the Brains is a Mutant, which April O'Neil, Live on the Scene can use.
- Mikey & Don, Party PlannersDonatello, the Brains is a Mutant, which Mikey & Don, Party Planners can use.
- Heroes in a Half ShellDonatello, the Brains is a Mutant, which Heroes in a Half Shell can use.
- The Fourth DoctorThe Fourth Doctor makes artifact tokens and Donatello, the Brains doubles tokens.
- Shaun, Father of SynthsShaun, Father of Synths makes creature tokens and Donatello, the Brains doubles tokens.
- Faramir, Steward of GondorFaramir, Steward of Gondor makes creature tokens and Donatello, the Brains doubles tokens.
- Peter Parker // Amazing Spider-ManPeter Parker // Amazing Spider-Man makes creature tokens and Donatello, the Brains doubles tokens.
- Hei Bai, Forest GuardianHei Bai, Forest Guardian makes creature tokens and Donatello, the Brains doubles tokens.
- Council of ReedsCouncil of Reeds makes creature tokens and Donatello, the Brains doubles tokens.
- Alistair, the BrigadierAlistair, the Brigadier makes creature tokens and Donatello, the Brains doubles tokens.