Words of War
Enchantment$0.37
: The next time you would draw a card this turn, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target instead.
Legal in Commander
Is
Does
Combos 2
Words of War + Niv-Mizzet, Visionary + Mind Over Matter
- Near-infinite damage
- Infinite looting
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You are able to draw a card. You control a mana-producing permanent that can tap to produce at least {1}.
Steps
Activate Words of War by paying {1}, replacing the next card you draw. Attempt to draw a card, with the draw being replaced by Words of War dealing 2 damage to an opponent. Niv-Mizzet triggers. Holding priority, activate a mana-producing permanent by tapping it, adding at least {1}. Activate Words of War by paying {1}, replacing the next card you draw. Resolve the Niv-Mizzet ability, replacing the first card draw with Words of War dealing 2 damage to an opponent, and causing you to draw a card. Niv-Mizzet triggers, holding priority, activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping a mana-producing permanent. Repeat from step 4.
Words of War + Niv-Mizzet, Visionary + Skirge Familiar
- Near-infinite damage
- Infinite looting
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You are able to draw a card.
Steps
Activate Words of War by paying {1}, replacing the next card you draw. Attempt to draw a card, with the draw being replaced by Words of War dealing 2 damage to an opponent. Niv-Mizzet triggers. Holding priority, activate Words of War by paying {1}, replacing the next card you draw. Resolve the Niv-Mizzet ability, replacing the first card draw with Words of War dealing 2 damage to an opponent, and causing you to draw a card. Niv-Mizzet triggers, holding priority, activate Skirge Familiar by discarding a card, adding {B}. Repeat from step 4.
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.
- Solphim, Mayhem DominusWords of War damages opponents and Solphim, Mayhem Dominus multiplies your damage.
- Torbran, Thane of Red FellWords of War damages opponents and Torbran, Thane of Red Fell multiplies your damage.
- Gisela, Blade of GoldnightWords of War damages opponents and Gisela, Blade of Goldnight multiplies your damage.
- Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate DefiedWords of War damages opponents and Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied multiplies your damage.
- Neriv, Heart of the StormWords of War damages opponents and Neriv, Heart of the Storm multiplies your damage.
- Tor Wauki the YoungerWords of War damages opponents and Tor Wauki the Younger multiplies your damage.
- Hawkeye, Young AvengerWords of War damages opponents and Hawkeye, Young Avenger multiplies your damage.
- Rem Karolus, Stalwart SlayerWords of War damages opponents and Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer multiplies your damage.
- Taii Wakeen, Perfect ShotWords of War damages opponents and Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot multiplies your damage.
- Rankle and TorbranWords of War damages opponents and Rankle and Torbran multiplies your damage.