Retribution of the Ancients
Enchantment$0.60
, Remove X +1/+1 counters from among creatures you control: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.
Legal in Commander
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Combos 6
Retribution of the Ancients + Horobi, Death's Wail + Revel in Riches
- Destroy each creature that enters the battlefield under an opponent's control
- Destroy any number of creatures opponents control
- Lock
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Retribution of the Ancients by paying {B} and removing zero counters from creatures you control, targeting any creature an opponent controls. Horobi triggers, destroying that creature. When the creature dies, Revel in Riches' first ability triggers, creating a Treasure token. Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {B}. Repeat. You may also repeat this loop whenever a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
Retribution of the Ancients + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Blood Pet
- Infinite death triggers
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature LTB
- Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Reduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blood Pet does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.
Steps
Activate Blood Pet by sacrificing it, adding {B}. Blood Pet dies, triggering its undying ability, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate Retribution of the Ancients by paying {B} and removing the +1/+1 counter from Blood Pet, targeting any creature. Repeat.
Retribution of the Ancients + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Blood Vassal
- Infinite black mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Blood Vassal does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.
Steps
Activate Blood Vassal by sacrificing it, adding {B}{B}. Blood Vassal dies, triggering its undying ability, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate Retribution of the Ancients by paying {B} and removing the +1/+1 counter from Blood Vassal, targeting any creature. Repeat.
Retribution of the Ancients + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Basal Sliver
- Infinite black mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Basal Sliver does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.
Steps
Activate Basal Sliver by sacrificing it, adding {B}{B}. Basal Sliver dies, triggering its undying ability, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate Retribution of the Ancients by paying {B} and removing the +1/+1 counter from Basal Sliver, targeting any creature. Repeat.
Retribution of the Ancients + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Composite Golem
- Infinite blue mana
- Infinite green mana
- Infinite red mana
- Infinite white mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Composite Golem does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.
Steps
Activate Composite Golem by sacrificing it, adding {W}{U}{B}{R}{G}. Composite Golem dies, triggering its undying ability, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate Retribution of the Ancients by paying {B} and removing the +1/+1 counter from Composite Golem, targeting any creature. Repeat.
Retribution of the Ancients + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Darigaaz's Attendant
- Infinite green mana
- Infinite red mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Darigaaz's Attendant does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.
Steps
Activate Darigaaz's Attendant by paying {1} and sacrificing it, adding {B}{R}{G}. Darigaaz's Attendant dies, triggering its undying ability, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate Retribution of the Ancients by paying {B} and removing the +1/+1 counter from Darigaaz's Attendant, targeting any creature. Repeat.
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.
- Brimaz, Blight of OreskosBrimaz, Blight of Oreskos proliferates, which Retribution of the Ancients can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
- Kalain, Reclusive PainterKalain, Reclusive Painter puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Retribution of the Ancients can use.
- Gev, Scaled ScorchGev, Scaled Scorch puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Retribution of the Ancients can use.
- Yawgmoth, Thran PhysicianYawgmoth, Thran Physician proliferates, which Retribution of the Ancients can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
- Atraxa, Praetors' VoiceAtraxa, Praetors' Voice proliferates, which Retribution of the Ancients can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
- High Perfect MorcantHigh Perfect Morcant proliferates, which Retribution of the Ancients can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
- Agent Frank HorriganAgent Frank Horrigan proliferates, which Retribution of the Ancients can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
- Xavier Sal, Infested CaptainXavier Sal, Infested Captain proliferates, which Retribution of the Ancients can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
- Tam, the PossibilityTam, the Possibility proliferates, which Retribution of the Ancients can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
- Mikaeus, the UnhallowedMikaeus, the Unhallowed puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Retribution of the Ancients can use.