Host of the Hereafter
Creature — Zombie Warlock2/2$0.23
This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it. Whenever this creature or another creature you control dies, if it had counters on it, put its counters on up to one target creature you control.
Legal in Commander
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Rewards
Combos 43
Host of the Hereafter + Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
- Infinite creature LTB
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite death triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least two other creatures with toughness equal to 1. You have a way to put a -1/-1 counter on a creature.
Steps
Put a -1/-1 counter on any creature you control with toughness equal to 1. The creatue dies as a state-based action due to having zero toughness, triggering Hapatra and Host of the Hereafter. Resolve the Hapatra trigger, creating a 1/1 Snake creature token. Resolve the Host of the Hereafter trigger, putting a -1/-1 counter on any creature you control with toughness equal to 1. Repeat from step 2.
Host of the Hereafter + Basking Broodscale + Cathars' Crusade
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
- Infinite colorless mana
- Infinite creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Basking Broodscale does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.
Steps
Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}. When Basking Broodscale enters, Cathars' Crusade triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token. When the Eldrazi Spawn enters, Cathars' Crusade triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Eldrazi Spawn. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Host of the Hereafter triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 3. 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. When the Eldrazi Spawn enters the battlefield, Cathars' Crusade triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Repeat from step 2.
Host of the Hereafter + Nest of Scarabs
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature LTB
- Infinite death triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least two other creatures with toughness equal to 1. You have a way to put a -1/-1 counter on a creature.
Steps
Put a -1/-1 counter on any creature you control with toughness equal to 1. The creatue dies as a state-based action due to having zero toughness, triggering Nest of Scarabs and Host of the Hereafter. Resolve the Host of the Hereafter trigger, putting a -1/-1 counter on any creature you control with toughness equal to 1. Resolve the Nest of Scarabs trigger, creating a 1/1 creature token. Repeat from step 2.
Host of the Hereafter + Flourishing Defenses
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature LTB
- Infinite death triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least two other creatures with toughness equal to 1. You have a way to put a -1/-1 counter on a creature.
Steps
Put a -1/-1 counter on any creature you control with toughness equal to 1. The creatue dies as a state-based action due to having zero toughness, triggering Flourishing Defenses and Host of the Hereafter. Resolve the Host of the Hereafter trigger, putting a -1/-1 counter on any creature you control with toughness equal to 1. Resolve the Flourishing Defenses trigger, creating a 1/1 creature token. Repeat from step 2.
Host of the Hereafter + Basking Broodscale + Arwen, Weaver of Hope
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}, which enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Arwen. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token that enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Arwen. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Host of the Hereafter triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 2.
Host of the Hereafter + Basking Broodscale + Good-Fortune Unicorn
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}. When Basking Broodscale enters, Good-Fortune Unicorn triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token. When the Eldrazi Spawn enters, Good-Fortune Unicorn triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Eldrazi Spawn. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Host of the Hereafter triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 3.
Host of the Hereafter + Basking Broodscale + Bloodspore Thrinax
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}, which enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Bloodspore Thrinax. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token that enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Bloodspore Thrinax. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Host of the Hereafter triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 2.
Host of the Hereafter + Basking Broodscale + Master Chef
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control your commander.
Steps
Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}, which enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Master Chef. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token that enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Master Chef. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Host of the Hereafter triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 2.
Host of the Hereafter + Basking Broodscale + Renata, Called to the Hunt
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}, which enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Renata. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token that enters with a +1/+1 counter on it due to Renata. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Host of the Hereafter triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 2.
Host of the Hereafter + Basking Broodscale + Railway Brawler
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Cast Basking Broodscale by paying {1}{G}. When Basking Broodscale enters, Railway Brawler triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Basking Broodscale triggers, creating a 0/1 Eldrazi Spawn creature token. When the Eldrazi Spawn enters, Railway Brawler triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the Eldrazi Spawn. Activate the Eldrazi Spawn by sacrificing it, adding {C}. When the Eldrazi Spawn dies, Host of the Hereafter triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Basking Broodscale. Repeat from step 3.
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.
- Jarad, Golgari Lich LordJarad, Golgari Lich Lord sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Dina, Soul SteeperDina, Soul Steeper sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Felothar the SteadfastFelothar the Steadfast sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Nemata, Primeval WardenNemata, Primeval Warden sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Izoni, Thousand-EyedIzoni, Thousand-Eyed sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Dina, Essence BrewerDina, Essence Brewer sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Rhys the ExiledRhys the Exiled sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Slimefoot and SqueeSlimefoot and Squee sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Xavier Sal, Infested CaptainXavier Sal, Infested Captain sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Ghave, Guru of SporesGhave, Guru of Spores sacrifices your creatures, which Host of the Hereafter can use because it rewards your creatures dying.