leylines
My decksNew deck
Pentavus

Pentavus

Artifact Creature — Construct0/0$0.16

This creature enters with five +1/+1 counters on it. , Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Create a 1/1 colorless Pentavite artifact creature token with flying. , Sacrifice a Pentavite: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

colorlessLegal in Commander

Is

Does

Rewards

Combos 94

  • Pentavus + Dross Scorpion + Sol Ring

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

    575 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Sol Ring by tapping it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Pentavus's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite creature token. Activate Pentavus's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Pentavite. When the Pentavite dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Sol Ring. Resolve the Pentavus ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗
  • Pentavus + Dross Scorpion + Thran Dynamo

    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce

    307 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Thran Dynamo by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C} Activate Pentavus's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite creature token. Activate Pentavus's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Pentavite. When the Pentavite dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Thran Dynamo. Resolve the Pentavus ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗
  • Pentavus + Dross Scorpion + Everflowing Chalice

    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce

    260 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Everflowing Chalice by tapping it, adding at least {C}{C}. Activate Pentavus's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite creature token. Activate Pentavus's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Pentavite. When the Pentavite dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Everflowing Chalice. Resolve the Pentavus ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗
  • Pentavus + Dross Scorpion + Basalt Monolith

    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce

    236 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Basalt Monolith by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C} Activate Pentavus's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite creature token. Activate Pentavus's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Pentavite. When the Pentavite dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Basalt Monolith. Resolve the Pentavus ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗
  • Pentavus + Blade of the Bloodchief + Ashnod's Altar

    • Infinite colorless mana

    235 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Blade of the Bloodchief attached to Pentavus. You control at least one additional creature.

    Steps

    Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another creature, adding {C}{C}. When the creature dies, Blade of the Bloodchief triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Pentavus. Activate Pentavus' first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite artifact creature token. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗
  • Pentavus + Dross Scorpion + Hedron Archive

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

    189 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Hedron Archive by tapping it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Pentavus's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite creature token. Activate Pentavus's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Pentavite. When the Pentavite dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Hedron Archive. Resolve the Pentavus ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗
  • Pentavus + Dross Scorpion + Dreamstone Hedron

    • Infinite colorless mana
    • Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce

    166 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Dreamstone Hedron by tapping it, adding {C}{C}{C} Activate Pentavus's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite creature token. Activate Pentavus's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Pentavite. When the Pentavite dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Dreamstone Hedron. Resolve the Pentavus ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗
  • Pentavus + Dross Scorpion + Gilded Lotus

    • Infinite colored mana
    • Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce

    162 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Gilded Lotus by tapping it, adding three mana of any color. Activate Pentavus's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite creature token. Activate Pentavus's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Pentavite. When the Pentavite dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Gilded Lotus. Resolve the Pentavus ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗
  • Pentavus + Cathars' Crusade + Ashnod's Altar

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

    Mana needed: 129 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

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

    Steps

    Activate Pentavus' first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite creature token. The Pentavite enters the battlefield, triggering Cathars' Crusade, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Pentavite, adding {C}{C}. Repeat.

    Commander Spellbook ↗
  • Pentavus + Dross Scorpion + Worn Powerstone

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

    120 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Worn Powerstone by tapping it, adding {C}{C}. Activate Pentavus's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from it, creating a 1/1 Pentavite creature token. Activate Pentavus's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing the Pentavite. When the Pentavite dies, Dross Scorpion triggers, untapping Worn Powerstone. Resolve the Pentavus ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. 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. Byrke, Long Ear of the LawByrke, Long Ear of the Law puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Pentavus can use.
  2. Ghave, Guru of SporesGhave, Guru of Spores puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Pentavus can use.
  3. Elder Arthur MaxsonPentavus makes creature tokens and Elder Arthur Maxson sacrifices your creatures.
  4. Tromell, Seymour's ButlerTromell, Seymour's Butler proliferates, which Pentavus can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  5. Ensign Harry Kim, OperationsEnsign Harry Kim, Operations puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Pentavus can use.
  6. Zimone, Paradox SculptorZimone, Paradox Sculptor puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Pentavus can use.
  7. Zabaz, the GlimmerwaspZabaz, the Glimmerwasp puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Pentavus can use.
  8. Quina, Qu GourmetPentavus makes creature tokens and Quina, Qu Gourmet sacrifices your creatures.
  9. Chatterfang, Squirrel GeneralPentavus makes creature tokens, which Chatterfang, Squirrel General can use because it rewards having/making creature tokens.
  10. Mondrak, Glory DominusPentavus makes artifact tokens, which Mondrak, Glory Dominus can use because it rewards an Artifact.

View Pentavus on Scryfall