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Essence Depleter

Essence Depleter

Creature — Eldrazi Drone2/3$0.05

Devoid (This card has no color.) : Target opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life. ( represents colorless mana.)

Legal in Commander

Is

Does

Combos 7

  • Essence Depleter + Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Cryptic Trilobite

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifeloss
    • Infinite lifegain

    Mana needed: 2 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Essence Depleter by paying {1}{C}, causing target opponent to lose 1 life and gaining you 1 life. Heliod triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counters, adding {C}{C}. Repeat.

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  • Essence Depleter + Light of Promise + Cryptic Trilobite

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite lifeloss

    Mana needed: 2 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Essence Depleter by paying {1}{C}, causing you to gain 1 life and an opponent to lose 1 life. Cryptic Trilobite triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on itself. Activate Cryptic Trilobite by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗

  • Essence Depleter + Sunbond + Cryptic Trilobite

    • Infinite lifeloss
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite lifegain triggers

    Mana needed: 2 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Essence Depleter by paying {1}{C}, causing target opponent to lose 1 life and gaining you 1 life. Sunbond triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counters, adding {C}{C}. Repeat.

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  • Essence Depleter + Cleric Class + Cryptic Trilobite

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite lifeloss

    Mana needed: 1 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Essence Depleter by paying {1}{C}, causing you to gain 2 life and an opponent to lose 1 life. Cleric Class triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities. Repeat.

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  • Essence Depleter + Archangel of Thune + Cryptic Trilobite

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite lifeloss
    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    Mana needed: 1 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Essence Depleter by paying {1}{C}, causing you to gain 1 life and an opponent to lose 1 life. Archangel of Thune triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Activate Cryptic Trilobite by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗

  • Essence Depleter + Cryptic Trilobite + Spider-Man, Peter Parker

    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite lifeloss

    Mana needed: 1 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Essence Depleter by paying {1}{C}, causing you to gain 1 life and an opponent to lose 1 life. Spider-Man triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗

  • Essence Depleter + Cryptic Trilobite + Heroic Feast

    • Infinite lifegain
    • Infinite lifegain triggers
    • Infinite lifeloss

    Mana needed: 0 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Essence Depleter, causing you to gain 1 life and target opponent to lose 1 life Heroic Feast triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Cryptic Trilobite by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding at least {2}. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗

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. Valgavoth, Harrower of SoulsEssence Depleter drains opponents' life, which Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls can use.
  2. Y'shtola, Night's BlessedEssence Depleter drains opponents' life, which Y'shtola, Night's Blessed can use.
  3. Rakdos, Lord of RiotsEssence Depleter drains opponents' life, which Rakdos, Lord of Riots can use.
  4. Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of RuinEssence Depleter drains opponents' life, which Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin can use.
  5. Emet-Selch of the Third SeatEssence Depleter drains opponents' life, which Emet-Selch of the Third Seat can use.
  6. Sygg, River CutthroatEssence Depleter drains opponents' life, which Sygg, River Cutthroat can use.
  7. Davros, Dalek CreatorEssence Depleter drains opponents' life, which Davros, Dalek Creator can use.
  8. The Master of Lake-townEssence Depleter drains opponents' life, which The Master of Lake-town can use.
  9. Vito, Thorn of the Dusk RoseEssence Depleter gains you life, which Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose can use.
  10. Dina, Soul SteeperEssence Depleter gains you life, which Dina, Soul Steeper can use.

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