Scythe of the Wretched
Artifact — Equipment$7.48
Equipped creature gets +2/+2. Whenever a creature dealt damage by equipped creature this turn dies, return that card to the battlefield under your control. Attach this Equipment to that creature. Equip
colorlessLegal in Commander
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Combos 16
Scythe of the Wretched + Ashling the Pilgrim
- Gain control of most creatures during each of your turns
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to Ashling the Pilgrim. You have a way to give Ashling the Pilgrim deathtouch.
Steps
Give Ashling the Pilgrim deathtouch by any method. Activate Ashling the Pilgrim three times by paying {3}{R}{R}{R}, putting three +1/+1 counters on it, then removing all +1/+1 counters from it and dealing that much damage to each creature. Each creature dealt damage by Ashling the Pilgrim dies due to Ashling the Pilgrim's deathtouch. Scythe of the Wretched triggers for each creature that dies this way, returning them to the battlefield under your control, ensuring that Ashling the Piglrim is returned last so that Scythe of the Wretched will be attached to it. You may repeat this combo as desired.
Scythe of the Wretched + Triskelion
- Infinite death triggers
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature LTB
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to Triskelion. Triskelion has at least three +1/+1 counters on it.
Steps
Activate Triskelion's ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it to deal 1 damage to itself. Repeat step 1 an additional 2 times, killing Triskelion. Scythe of the Wretched triggers, returning Triskelion to the battlefield with Scythe of the Wretched attached to it. Repeat.
Scythe of the Wretched + Pestilence Demon
- Gain control of most creatures during each of your turns
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to Pestilence Demon. Your life total is at least 2. You have a way to give Pestilence Demon deathtouch.
Steps
Give Pestilence Demon deathtouch by any method. Activate Pestilence Demon by paying {B}, dealing 1 damage to each creature and player. Each creature dealt damage by Pestilence Demon dies due to Pestilence Demon's deathtouch. Scythe of the Wretched triggers for each creature that dies this way, returning them to the battlefield under your control, ensuring that Pestilence Demon is returned last so that Scythe of the Wretched will be attached to it. You may repeat this combo as desired.
Scythe of the Wretched + Kamahl, Pit Fighter
- Infinite death triggers
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature LTB
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to Kamahl.
Steps
Activate Kamahl by tapping it, dealing 3 damage to itself. Kamahl dies, triggering Scythe of the Wretched, returning Kamahl to the battlefield from your graveyard, and attaching Scythe of the Wretched to it. Repeat.
Scythe of the Wretched + Inferno Titan + Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
- Infinite damage
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to inferno Titan. Inferno Titan does not have summoning sickness.
Steps
Attack with Inferno Titan, triggering Inferno Titan and dealing 2 damage divided among targets of your choice and 1 damage to itself, destroying Inferno Titan. Scythe of the Wretched triggers, returning Inferno Titan to the battlefield with Scythe of the Wretched attached to it. Inferno Titan triggers, dealing 2 damage divided among targets of your choice and 1 damage to itself, destroying Inferno Titan. Repeat.
Scythe of the Wretched + Triskelion + Disciple of the Vault
- Infinite lifeloss
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to Triskelion. Triskelion has at least three +1/+1 counters on it.
Steps
Activate Triskelion's ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it to deal 1 damage to itself. Repeat step 1 an additional 2 times, killing Triskelion. Scythe of the Wretched triggers, returning Triskelion to the battlefield with Scythe of the Wretched attached to it. Disciple of the Vault triggers, losing target opponent 1 life. Repeat.
Scythe of the Wretched + Triskelion + Hardened Scales
- Infinite damage
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to Triskelion. Triskelion has at least three +1/+1 counters on it.
Steps
If Triskelion has more than 3 +1/+1 counters on it, activate Trislekion by removing all additional counters to deal damage to your choice of targets. Activate Triskelion's ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it to deal 1 damage to itself. Repeat step 1 an additional 2 times, killing Triskelion. Scythe of the Wretched triggers, returning Triskelion to the battlefield with Scythe of the Wretched attached to it. Repeat.
Scythe of the Wretched + Triskelion + Branching Evolution
- Infinite damage
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to Triskelion. Triskelion has at least three +1/+1 counters on it.
Steps
If Triskelion has more than 3 +1/+1 counters on it, activate Trislekion by removing all additional counters to deal damage to your choice of targets. Activate Triskelion's ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it to deal 1 damage to itself. Repeat step 1 an additional 2 times, killing Triskelion. Scythe of the Wretched triggers, returning Triskelion to the battlefield with Scythe of the Wretched attached to it. Repeat.
Scythe of the Wretched + Triskelion + Doubling Season
- Infinite damage
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to Triskelion. Triskelion has at least three +1/+1 counters on it.
Steps
If Triskelion has more than 3 +1/+1 counters on it, activate Trislekion by removing all additional counters to deal damage to your choice of targets. Activate Triskelion's ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it to deal 1 damage to itself. Repeat step 1 an additional 2 times, killing Triskelion. Scythe of the Wretched triggers, returning Triskelion to the battlefield with Scythe of the Wretched attached to it. Repeat.
Scythe of the Wretched + Triskelion + Pir, Imaginative Rascal
- Infinite damage
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Scythe of the Wretched attached to Triskelion. Triskelion has at least three +1/+1 counters on it.
Steps
If Triskelion has more than 3 +1/+1 counters on it, activate Trislekion by removing all additional counters to deal damage to your choice of targets. Activate Triskelion's ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it to deal 1 damage to itself. Repeat step 1 an additional 2 times, killing Triskelion. Scythe of the Wretched triggers, returning Triskelion to the battlefield with Scythe of the Wretched attached to it. 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.
- Dalakos, Crafter of WondersScythe of the Wretched is an Artifact, which Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders can use.
- The EverforgerScythe of the Wretched is an Artifact, which The Everforger can use.
- Sram, Senior EdificerScythe of the Wretched is an Equipment, which Sram, Senior Edificer can use.
- Danitha Capashen, ParagonScythe of the Wretched is an Equipment, which Danitha Capashen, Paragon can use.
- Cloud, Midgar MercenaryScythe of the Wretched is an Equipment, which Cloud, Midgar Mercenary can use.
- Codsworth, Handy HelperScythe of the Wretched is an Equipment, which Codsworth, Handy Helper can use.
- Ardenn, Intrepid ArchaeologistScythe of the Wretched is an Equipment, which Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist can use.
- Akiri, Fearless VoyagerScythe of the Wretched is an Equipment, which Akiri, Fearless Voyager can use.
- Bruenor BattlehammerScythe of the Wretched is an Equipment, which Bruenor Battlehammer can use.
- Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the RealmsScythe of the Wretched is an Equipment, which Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms can use.