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Ghave, Guru of Spores

Ghave, Guru of Spores

Legendary Creature — Fungus Shaman0/0$0.57

Ghave enters with five +1/+1 counters on it. , Remove a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control: Create a 1/1 green Saproling creature token. , Sacrifice a creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature.

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Combos 170

  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Ashnod's Altar + Doubling Season

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    Mana needed: 4,008 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control a creature with a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating two creature tokens. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a creature token, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing a creature token, putting two +1/+1 counters on a creature you control. Repeat.

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  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Cathars' Crusade + Ashnod's Altar

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

    Mana needed: 3,880 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control a creature with a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, 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 Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Saproling, adding {C}{C}. Repeat.

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  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest + Ashnod's Altar

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

    Mana needed: 3,067 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    A creature you control has a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Saproling, adding {C}{C}. Mazirek triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Repeat. Once you have infinite mana and +1/+1 counters, you may stop sacrificing the Saprolings to get infinite creature tokens.

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  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Good-Fortune Unicorn + Ashnod's Altar

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

    Mana needed: 2,848 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control a creature with a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. The Saproling creature token enters the battlefield, triggering Good-Fortune Unicorn, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Saproling token. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a Saproling, creating another 1/1 Saproling creature token. The Saproling creature token enters the battlefield, triggering Good-Fortune Unicorn, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Saproling token. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a Saproling token without a +1/+1 counter, adding {C}{C}. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Ashnod's Altar + Parallel Lives

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

    Mana needed: 2,838 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control a creature with a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating two creature tokens. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a creature token, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing a creature token, putting a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control. Repeat.

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  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Rosie Cotton of South Lane + Ashnod's Altar

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

    Mana needed: 2,689 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

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

    Steps

    Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Rosie triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Ghave. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Saproling, adding {C}{C}. Repeat. Once you have infinite mana, you may forego sacrificing the Saproling tokens to Ashnod's Altar, and then use Ghave's second ability to put infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control.

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  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Ashnod's Altar + Chatterfang, Squirrel General

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

    Mana needed: 2,540 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control a creature with a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating two creature tokens. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a creature token, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing a creature token, putting a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control. Repeat.

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  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest + Utopia Mycon

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control

    Mana needed: 2,364 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    A creature you control has a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Activate Utopia Mycon by sacrificing the Saproling, adding {1}. Mazirek triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Repeat.

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  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Ashnod's Altar + Anointed Procession

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

    Mana needed: 2,196 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control a creature with a +1/+1 counter on it.

    Steps

    Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating two creature tokens. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a creature token, adding {C}{C}. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing a creature token, putting a +1/+1 counter on a creature you control. Repeat.

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  • Ghave, Guru of Spores + Utopia Mycon + Good-Fortune Unicorn

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

    2,196 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Two +1/+1 counters among permanents you control. 2 mana available.

    Steps

    Activate Ghave to remove a counter from a creature you control. Create a Saproling. Put a +1/+1 counter on it with Good-Fortune Unicorn's trigger. Remove the counter from that Saproling to create a new Saproling. Sacrifice the old Saproling to add {1}. Use that mana to create another Saproling. 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. Leonardo, the BalanceLeonardo, the Balance puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Ghave, Guru of Spores can use.
  2. Atraxa, Praetors' VoiceAtraxa, Praetors' Voice proliferates and Ghave, Guru of Spores puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  3. Tam, the PossibilityTam, the Possibility proliferates and Ghave, Guru of Spores puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  4. Ramos, Dragon EngineGhave, Guru of Spores puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Ramos, Dragon Engine can use.
  5. Felothar, Dawn of the AbzanFelothar, Dawn of the Abzan puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Ghave, Guru of Spores can use.
  6. Hei Bai, Forest GuardianHei Bai, Forest Guardian makes creature tokens and Ghave, Guru of Spores sacrifices your creatures.
  7. Urtet, Remnant of MemnarchUrtet, Remnant of Memnarch puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Ghave, Guru of Spores can use.
  8. Sliver OverlordSliver Overlord takes opponents' permanents and Ghave, Guru of Spores sacrifices your creatures.
  9. Jared CarthalionJared Carthalion makes creature tokens and Ghave, Guru of Spores sacrifices your creatures.
  10. Azlask, the Swelling ScourgeGhave, Guru of Spores sacrifices your creatures, which Azlask, the Swelling Scourge can use because it rewards your creatures dying.

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