Teysa Karlov
Legendary Creature — Human Advisor2/4$1.98
If a creature dying causes a triggered ability of a permanent you control to trigger, that ability triggers an additional time. Creature tokens you control have vigilance and lifelink.
Legal in Commander
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Combos 7
Teysa Karlov + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Pitiless Plunderer
- Infinite death triggers
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature LTB
- Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Ghave has at least two +1/+1 counters on it, or there is a +1/+1 counter on another creature you control.
Steps
Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing a Saproling. When the Saproling dies, Pitiless Plunderer triggers twice, creating two Treasure tokens. Resolve the Ghave ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate both Treasures by tapping and sacrificing them, adding {2}. Repeat.
Teysa Karlov + Nim Devourer + Pitiless Plunderer
- Infinite creature LTB
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Infinite death triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
During your upkeep, activate Nim Devourer by paying {B}{B}, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield, and then sacrificing it. When Nim Devourer dies, Pitiless Plunderer triggers twice, creating two Treasure tokens. Activate the Treasures by tapping and sacrificing them, adding {B}{B}. Repeat.
Teysa Karlov + Olivia Voldaren + Revel in Riches
- Destroy all creatures opponents control
- Destroy each creature that enters the battlefield under an opponent's control
- Lock
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You have a way to give Olivia deathtouch.
Steps
Give Olivia deathtouch, if needed. Activate Olivia's first ability by paying {1}{R}, dealing 1 damage to a creature an opponent controls, destroying it due to Olivia's deathtouch, and putting a +1/+1 counter on Olivia. When the creature dies, Revel in Riches' first ability triggers twice, creating two Treasure artifact tokens. Activate the Treasures by tapping and sacrificing them, adding {1}{R}. Repeat from step 2. If you have a way to give Olivia deathtouch indefinitely, you may repeat this loop whenever a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
Teysa Karlov + Goblin Warrens + Pitiless Plunderer
- Infinite artifact tokens
- Infinite colored mana
- Infinite creature tokens
- Infinite Treasure tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least two Goblins.
Steps
Activate Goblin Warrens by paying {2}{R} and sacrificing two Goblins. When the Goblins die, Pitiless Plunderer triggers four times, creating four Treasure tokens. Resolve the Goblin Warrens ability, creating three 1/1 Goblin creature tokens. Activate three Treasures by tapping and sacrificing them, adding {2}{R}. Repeat.
Teysa Karlov + Warbeast of Gorgoroth + Goblin Bombardment
- Infinite damage
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another creature with power four or greater.
Steps
Activate Goblin Bombardment by sacrificing the creature with power four or greater. The creature dies, triggering Warbeast of Gorgoroth twice, creating a 0/0 Army creature token if you don't control one, then putting four +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. Resolve the Goblin Bombardment ability, dealing 1 damage to any target. Repeat.
Teysa Karlov + Warbeast of Gorgoroth + Altar of Dementia
- Infinite mill
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control another creature with power four or greater.
Steps
Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing the creature with power four or greater. The creature dies, triggering Warbeast of Gorgoroth twice, creating a 0/0 Army creature token if you don't control one, then putting four +1/+1 counters on an Army you control. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability, causing target player to mill cards equal to the sacrificed creature's power. Repeat.
Teysa Karlov + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Wormfang Manta
- Infinite turns
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Wormfang Manta with haste. When Wormfang Manta enters the battlefield, its first ability triggers, causing you to skip your next turn. At the beginning of your end step, Kiki-Jiki triggers, causing you to sacrifice Wormfang Manta. When Wormfang Manta dies, its second ability triggers twice, causing you to take two extra turns after this one. Move to your first extra turn, skipping it due to Wormfang Manta's trigger from step 2. Move to your second extra turn. 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.
- General Kudro of DrannithGeneral Kudro of Drannith sacrifices your creatures, which Teysa Karlov can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Colonel AutumnColonel Autumn sacrifices your creatures, which Teysa Karlov can use because it rewards your creatures dying.
- Astarion, the DecadentTeysa Karlov gains you life, which Astarion, the Decadent can use.
- Karlov of the Ghost CouncilTeysa Karlov gains you life, which Karlov of the Ghost Council can use.
- Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous NeonateTeysa Karlov gains you life, which Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate can use.
- Amalia Benavides AguirreTeysa Karlov gains you life, which Amalia Benavides Aguirre can use.
- Frodo, Adventurous HobbitTeysa Karlov gains you life, which Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit can use.
- Betor, Ancestor's VoiceTeysa Karlov gains you life, which Betor, Ancestor's Voice can use.
- Rodolf DuskbringerTeysa Karlov gains you life, which Rodolf Duskbringer can use.
- Oloro, Ageless AsceticTeysa Karlov gains you life, which Oloro, Ageless Ascetic can use.