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Makeshift Mannequin

Makeshift Mannequin

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Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield with a mannequin counter on it. For as long as that creature has a mannequin counter on it, it has "When this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it."

Legal in Commander

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Rewards

Combos 40

  • Makeshift Mannequin + Scholar of the Ages + Burnt Offering

    • Infinite black mana

    Mana needed: 22 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Cast Burnt Offering by paying {B} and sacrificing Scholar of the Ages, adding seven mana in any combination of {B} and/or {R}. Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying {3}{B}, returning Scholar of the Ages from your graveyard to the battlefield. Scholar of the Ages triggers, returning Burnt Offering and Makeshift Mannequin from your graveyard to your hand. Repeat.

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  • Makeshift Mannequin + Scholar of the Ages + Sacrifice

    • Infinite black mana

    Mana needed: 20 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Cast Sacrifice by paying {B} and sacrificing Scholar of the Ages, adding seven {B}. Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying {3}{B}, returning Scholar of the Ages from your graveyard to the battlefield. Scholar of the Ages triggers, returning Sacrifice and Makeshift Mannequin from your graveyard to your hand. Repeat.

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  • Makeshift Mannequin + Viscera Seer + Dualcaster Mage

    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite magecraft triggers
    • Infinite scry 1

    Mana needed: 8 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    There's a creature card in your graveyard.

    Steps

    Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying its mana cost. Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying its mana cost. When Dualcaster Mage enters, it triggers, targeting Makeshift Mannequin. Holding priority, activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing Dualcaster Mage, causing you to scry 1. Resolve the Dualcaster Mage trigger, copying Makeshift Mannequin Resolve the Makeshift Mannequin copy, returning Dualcaster Mage from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Makeshift Mannequin + Ashnod's Altar + Dualcaster Mage

    • Infinite colorless mana

    Mana needed: 5 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    There's a creature card in your graveyard.

    Steps

    Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying its mana cost. Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying its mana cost. When Dualcaster Mage enters, it triggers, targeting Makeshift Mannequin. Holding priority, activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Dualcaster Mage, adding {C}{C}. Resolve the Dualcaster Mage trigger, copying Makeshift Mannequin Resolve the Makeshift Mannequin copy, returning Dualcaster Mage from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Makeshift Mannequin + Goblin Bombardment + Dualcaster Mage

    • Infinite damage

    Mana needed: 4 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    There's a creature card in your graveyard.

    Steps

    Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying its mana cost. Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying its mana cost. When Dualcaster Mage enters, it triggers, targeting Makeshift Mannequin. Holding priority, activate Goblin Bombardment by sacrificing Dualcaster Mage, dealing 1 damage to any target. Resolve the Dualcaster Mage trigger, copying Makeshift Mannequin Resolve the Makeshift Mannequin copy, returning Dualcaster Mage from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Makeshift Mannequin + Dualcaster Mage + Carrion Feeder

    • Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature

    Mana needed: 3 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    There's a creature card in your graveyard.

    Steps

    Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying its mana cost. Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying its mana cost. When Dualcaster Mage enters, it triggers, targeting Makeshift Mannequin. Holding priority, activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Dualcaster Mage, putting a +1/+1 counter on Carrion Feeder. Resolve the Dualcaster Mage trigger, copying Makeshift Mannequin Resolve the Makeshift Mannequin copy, returning Dualcaster Mage from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Makeshift Mannequin + Phyrexian Altar + Dualcaster Mage

    • Infinite colored mana

    Mana needed: 3 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    There's a creature card in your graveyard.

    Steps

    Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying its mana cost. Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying its mana cost. When Dualcaster Mage enters, it triggers, targeting Makeshift Mannequin. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Dualcaster Mage, adding one mana of any color. Resolve the Dualcaster Mage trigger, copying Makeshift Mannequin Resolve the Makeshift Mannequin copy, returning Dualcaster Mage from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Makeshift Mannequin + Dualcaster Mage + Yahenni, Undying Partisan

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

    Mana needed: 2 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    There's a creature card in your graveyard.

    Steps

    Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying its mana cost. Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying its mana cost. When Dualcaster Mage enters, it triggers, targeting Makeshift Mannequin. Holding priority, activate Yahenni by sacrificing Dualcaster Mage, Resolve the Dualcaster Mage trigger, copying Makeshift Mannequin Resolve the Makeshift Mannequin copy, returning Dualcaster Mage from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Makeshift Mannequin + Blasting Station + Dualcaster Mage

    • Infinite damage

    Mana needed: 2 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    There's a creature card in your graveyard.

    Steps

    Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying its mana cost. Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying its mana cost. When Dualcaster Mage enters, it and Blasting Station trigger, with Dualcaster Mage targeting Makeshift Mannequin. Resolve the Blasting Station trigger, untapping it. Holding priority, activate Blasting Station by tapping it and sacrificing Dualcaster Mage, dealing 1 damage to any target. Resolve the Dualcaster Mage trigger, copying Makeshift Mannequin Resolve the Makeshift Mannequin copy, returning Dualcaster Mage from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat from step 3.

    Commander Spellbook ↗

  • Makeshift Mannequin + Woe Strider + Dualcaster Mage

    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite magecraft triggers
    • Infinite scry 1

    Mana needed: 2 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    There's a creature card in your graveyard.

    Steps

    Cast Makeshift Mannequin by paying its mana cost. Holding priority, cast Dualcaster Mage by paying its mana cost. When Dualcaster Mage enters, it triggers, targeting Makeshift Mannequin. Holding priority, activate Woe Strider by sacrificing Dualcaster Mage, causing you to scry 1. Resolve the Dualcaster Mage trigger, copying Makeshift Mannequin Resolve the Makeshift Mannequin copy, returning Dualcaster Mage from your graveyard to the battlefield. Repeat from step 3.

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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. Fandaniel, Telophoroi AscianFandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.
  2. Garland, Knight of Cornelia // Chaos, the EndlessGarland, Knight of Cornelia // Chaos, the Endless fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.
  3. Vohar, Vodalian DesecratorVohar, Vodalian Desecrator fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.
  4. Firja, Judge of ValorFirja, Judge of Valor fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.
  5. Teval, the Balanced ScaleTeval, the Balanced Scale fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.
  6. Dihada, Binder of WillsDihada, Binder of Wills fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.
  7. Rona, Herald of Invasion // Rona, Tolarian ObliteratorRona, Herald of Invasion // Rona, Tolarian Obliterator fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.
  8. Sidisi, Brood TyrantSidisi, Brood Tyrant fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.
  9. Glarb, Calamity's AugurGlarb, Calamity's Augur fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.
  10. Golbez, Crystal CollectorGolbez, Crystal Collector fills your graveyard, which Makeshift Mannequin can use because it reanimates creatures.

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