Pithing Needle
Artifact$0.40
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colorlessLegal in Commander
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Combos 2
Pithing Needle + Lethal Vapors
- Destroy all creatures that enter the battlefield
- Lock
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
"Lethal Vapors" chosen with Pithing Needle.
Steps
Whenever a creature enters the battlefield, Lethal Vapors triggers, destroying that creature. Because Pithing Needle prevents Lethal Vapors's activated ability from being activated, it cannot be destroyed due to its ability.
Pithing Needle + Aether Storm
- Players can't cast creature spells
- Lock
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
"Aether Storm" chosen with Pithing Needle.
Steps
Aether Storm prevents creature spells from being cast. Because Pithing Needle prevents Aether Storm's activated ability from being activated, it cannot be destroyed due to its ability.
Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.