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Phyrexian Vindicator

Phyrexian Vindicator

Creature — Phyrexian Horror5/5$5.98

Flying If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. When damage is prevented this way, this creature deals that much damage to any other target.

Legal in Commander

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Combos 11

  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Guilty Conscience

    • Infinite damage

    11,825 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Guilty Conscience attached to Phyrexian Vindicator. You have a way to attempt to deal damage to Phyrexian Vindicator.

    Steps

    Attempt to deal any amount of damage to Phyrexian Vindicator. Phyrexian Vindicator prevents the damage and triggers, dealing that much damage to any target. Guilty Conscience triggers, attempting to deal that much damage to Phyrexian Vindicator. Repeat from step 2.

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  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought

    • Near-infinite damage to one opponent

    9,660 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You control a creature that can attack this turn. Dawnsire has ten or more charge counters on it.

    Steps

    Declare any creature as an attacker. Dawnsire triggers, attempting to deal 100 damage to Phyrexian Vindicator. The damage to Phyrexian Vindicator is prevented, triggering Phyrexian Vindicator, dealing 100 damage to any target.

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  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + Dictate of the Twin Gods

    • Infinite damage to one opponent

    Mana needed: 138 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You are able to deal damage to a creature.

    Steps

    Cast Martyrdom by paying {1}{W}{W}, targeting Phyrexian Vindicator. Activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting a creature. Attempt to deal damage to the targeted creature. The damage will then be increased due to Dictate of the Twin Gods, then redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator, which is then redirected back to the creature that was originally targeted. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting the creature. Repeat step 4 until all damage will be redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + Fiery Emancipation

    • Infinite damage to one opponent

    Mana needed: 114 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You are able to deal damage to a creature.

    Steps

    Cast Martyrdom by paying {1}{W}{W}, targeting Phyrexian Vindicator. Activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting a creature. Attempt to deal damage to the targeted creature. The damage will then be increased due to Fiery Emancipation, then redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator, which is then redirected back to the creature that was originally targeted. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting the creature. Repeat step 4 until all damage will be redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + Furnace of Rath

    • Infinite damage to one opponent

    Mana needed: 110 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You are able to deal damage to a creature.

    Steps

    Cast Martyrdom by paying {1}{W}{W}, targeting Phyrexian Vindicator. Activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting a creature. Attempt to deal damage to the targeted creature. The damage will then be increased due to Furnace of Rath, then redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator, which is then redirected back to the creature that was originally targeted. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting the creature. Repeat step 4 until all damage will be redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + City on Fire

    • Infinite damage to one opponent

    Mana needed: 95 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You are able to deal damage to a creature.

    Steps

    Cast Martyrdom by paying {1}{W}{W}, targeting Phyrexian Vindicator. Activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting a creature. Attempt to deal damage to the targeted creature. The damage will then be increased due to City on Fire, then redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator, which is then redirected back to the creature that was originally targeted. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting the creature. Repeat step 4 until all damage will be redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + Gratuitous Violence

    • Infinite damage to one opponent

    Mana needed: 52 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You are able to deal damage to a creature.

    Steps

    Cast Martyrdom by paying {1}{W}{W}, targeting Phyrexian Vindicator. Activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting a creature. Attempt to deal damage to the targeted creature. The damage will then be increased due to Gratuitous Violence, then redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator, which is then redirected back to the creature that was originally targeted. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting the creature. Repeat step 4 until all damage will be redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + The Rollercrusher Ride

    • Infinite damage to one opponent

    Mana needed: 44 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You are able to deal damage to a creature. There are four or more card types among cards in your graveyard.

    Steps

    Cast Martyrdom by paying {1}{W}{W}, targeting Phyrexian Vindicator. Activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting a creature. Attempt to deal damage to the targeted creature. The damage will then be increased due to The Rollercrusher Ride, then redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator, which is then redirected back to the creature that was originally targeted. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting the creature. Repeat step 4 until all damage will be redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + Angrath's Marauders

    • Infinite damage to one opponent

    Mana needed: 16 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You are able to deal damage to a creature.

    Steps

    Cast Martyrdom by paying {1}{W}{W}, targeting Phyrexian Vindicator. Activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting a creature. Attempt to deal damage to the targeted creature. The damage will then be increased due to Angrath's Marauders, then redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator, which is then redirected back to the creature that was originally targeted. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting the creature. Repeat step 4 until all damage will be redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator. Repeat from step 3.

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  • Phyrexian Vindicator + Martyrdom + Artist's Talent

    • Infinite damage to one opponent

    Mana needed: 13 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    You are able to deal damage to a creature. Artist's Talent is level 3.

    Steps

    Cast Martyrdom by paying {1}{W}{W}, targeting Phyrexian Vindicator. Activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting a creature. Attempt to deal damage to the targeted creature. The damage will then be increased due to Artist's Talent, then redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator, which is then redirected back to the creature that was originally targeted. Holding priority, activate Phyrexian Vindicator by paying {0}, targeting the creature. Repeat step 4 until all damage will be redirected to Phyrexian Vindicator. 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. Gisela, Blade of GoldnightPhyrexian Vindicator damages opponents and Gisela, Blade of Goldnight multiplies your damage.
  2. Neriv, Heart of the StormPhyrexian Vindicator damages opponents and Neriv, Heart of the Storm multiplies your damage.
  3. Rem Karolus, Stalwart SlayerPhyrexian Vindicator damages opponents and Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer multiplies your damage.
  4. Taii Wakeen, Perfect ShotPhyrexian Vindicator damages opponents and Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot multiplies your damage.
  5. Brimaz, Blight of OreskosPhyrexian Vindicator is a Phyrexian, which Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos can use.
  6. Ekthi, Contaminator PriestPhyrexian Vindicator is a Phyrexian, which Ekthi, Contaminator Priest can use.

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