Guardian of the Forgotten
Creature — Elephant Warrior4/4$0.15
Vigilance Whenever a modified creature you control dies, manifest the top card of your library. (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications. To manifest a card, put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature. Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.)
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Combos 21
Guardian of the Forgotten + Dissection Tools
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least two additional creatures, one of which must have Dissection Tools attached to it.
Steps
Activate Dissection Tools' equip ability by sacrificing the creature it is attached to, targeting another creature you control. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, causing you to manifest the top card of your library. Resolve the Dissection Tools trigger, attaching it to the targeted creature. Repeat.
Guardian of the Forgotten + Demonmail Hauberk
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least two additional creatures, one of which must have Demonmail Hauberk attached to it.
Steps
Activate Demonmail Hauberk's equip ability by sacrificing the creature it is attached to, targeting another creature you control. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, causing you to manifest the top card of your library. Resolve the Demonmail Hauberk trigger, attaching it to the targeted creature. Repeat.
Guardian of the Forgotten + Gylwain, Casting Director + Ashnod's Altar
- Infinite self-mill
- Near-infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another modified creature.
Steps
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another modified creature. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, manifesting the top card of your library. When the manifested card enters the battlefield, Gylwain triggers, creating a Role token attached to the manifested creature. Repeat.
Guardian of the Forgotten + Gylwain, Casting Director + Altar of Dementia
- Infinite self-mill
- Near-infinite mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another modified creature.
Steps
Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing another modified creature. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, manifesting the top card of your library. When the manifested card enters the battlefield, Gylwain triggers, creating a Role token attached to the manifested creature. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability. Repeat.
Guardian of the Forgotten + Gylwain, Casting Director + Blasting Station
- Near-infinite damage
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another modified creature.
Steps
Activate Blasting Station by tapping it and sacrificing another modified creature. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, manifesting the top card of your library. When the manifested card enters the battlefield, Gylwain and Blasting Station trigger. Resolve the Gylwain trigger, creating a Role token attached to the manifested creature. Resolve the Blasting Station trigger, untapping it. Resolve the Blasting Station ability from step 1. Repeat.
Guardian of the Forgotten + Gylwain, Casting Director + Spawning Pit
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another modified creature.
Steps
Activate Spawning Pit by sacrificing another modified creature. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, manifesting the top card of your library. When the manifested card enters the battlefield, Gylwain triggers, creating a Role token attached to the manifested creature. Resolve the Spawning Pit ability. Repeat.
Guardian of the Forgotten + Gylwain, Casting Director + Phyrexian Altar
- Infinite self-mill
- Near-infinite colored mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another modified creature.
Steps
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing another modified creature. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, manifesting the top card of your library. When the manifested card enters the battlefield, Gylwain triggers, creating a Role token attached to the manifested creature. Repeat.
Guardian of the Forgotten + Gylwain, Casting Director + Umbral Collar Zealot
- Infinite self-mill
- Near-infinite surveil
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another modified creature.
Steps
Activate Umbral Collar Zealot by sacrificing another modified creature. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, manifesting the top card of your library. When the manifested card enters the battlefield, Gylwain triggers, creating a Role token attached to the manifested creature. Resolve the Umbral Collar Zealot ability. Repeat.
Guardian of the Forgotten + Gylwain, Casting Director + Viscera Seer
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another modified creature.
Steps
Activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing another modified creature. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, manifesting the top card of your library. When the manifested card enters the battlefield, Gylwain triggers, creating a Role token attached to the manifested creature. Resolve the Viscera Seer ability. Repeat.
Guardian of the Forgotten + Gylwain, Casting Director + Carrion Feeder
- Infinite self-mill
- Near-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another modified creature.
Steps
Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing another modified creature. When the creature dies, Guardian of the Forgotten triggers, manifesting the top card of your library. When the manifested card enters the battlefield, Gylwain triggers, creating a Role token attached to the manifested creature. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability. Repeat.
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.
- Kor, Cause of VengeanceGuardian of the Forgotten is a Warrior, which Kor, Cause of Vengeance can use.
- Jandor, Fortuned TravelerGuardian of the Forgotten is an Elephant, which Jandor, Fortuned Traveler can use.
- Najeela, the Blade-BlossomGuardian of the Forgotten is a Warrior, which Najeela, the Blade-Blossom can use.
- Raiyuu, Storm's EdgeGuardian of the Forgotten is a Warrior, which Raiyuu, Storm's Edge can use.
- Nalia de'ArniseGuardian of the Forgotten is a Warrior, which Nalia de'Arnise can use.
- Norika Yamazaki, the PoetGuardian of the Forgotten is a Warrior, which Norika Yamazaki, the Poet can use.
- The Destined WarriorGuardian of the Forgotten is a Warrior, which The Destined Warrior can use.
- Suki, Kyoshi CaptainGuardian of the Forgotten is a Warrior, which Suki, Kyoshi Captain can use.
- Curzon Dax, Bound by BloodGuardian of the Forgotten is a Warrior, which Curzon Dax, Bound by Blood can use.
- Bartolomé del PresidioBartolomé del Presidio sacrifices your creatures, which Guardian of the Forgotten can use because it rewards your creatures dying.