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Workhorse

Workhorse

Artifact Creature — Horse0/0$3.82

This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it. Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Add .

colorlessLegal in Commander

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Combos 65

  • Workhorse + Grenzo, Dungeon Warden + Tomb Trawler

    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite death triggers

    Mana needed: 2,110 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Workhorse by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}. Repeat step 1 until Workhorse dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Activate Tomb Trawler by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from your graveyard onto the bottom of your library. Activate Grenzo by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from the bottom of your library into your graveyard, and then putting it onto the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it due to its static effect. Repeat.

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  • Workhorse + Grenzo, Dungeon Warden + Barkform Harvester

    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite death triggers

    Mana needed: 2,105 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Workhorse by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}. Repeat step 1 until Workhorse dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Activate Barkform Harvester by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from your graveyard onto the bottom of your library. Activate Grenzo by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from the bottom of your library into your graveyard, and then putting it onto the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it due to its static effect. Repeat.

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  • Workhorse + Grenzo, Dungeon Warden + The Cauldron of Eternity

    • Infinite colorless mana

    Mana needed: 2,021 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Workhorse by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}. Repeat step 1 until Workhorse dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. The Cauldron of Eternity triggers, putting Workhorse from your graveyard onto the bottom of your library. Activate Grenzo by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from the bottom of your library into your graveyard, and then putting it onto the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it due to its static effect. Repeat.

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  • Workhorse + Grenzo, Dungeon Warden + Hoverstone Pilgrim

    • Infinite creature LTB
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite death triggers

    Mana needed: 1,727 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Workhorse by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}. Repeat step 1 until Workhorse dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Activate Hoverstone Pilgrim by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from your graveyard onto the bottom of your library. Activate Grenzo by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from the bottom of your library into your graveyard, and then putting it onto the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it due to its static effect. Repeat.

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  • Workhorse + Grenzo, Dungeon Warden + Epitaph Golem

    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB

    Mana needed: 1,302 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Workhorse by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}. Repeat step 1 until Workhorse dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Activate Epitaph Golem by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from your graveyard onto the bottom of your library. Activate Grenzo by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from the bottom of your library into your graveyard, and then putting it onto the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it due to its static effect. Repeat.

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  • Workhorse + Emiel the Blessed

    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB

    420 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Workhorse has at least 4 counters.

    Steps

    Remove 3 +1/+1 counters from Workhorse to add {3}. Activate Emiel to exile Workhorse and return it to the battlefield with 4 counters. Repeat.

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  • Workhorse + Nim Deathmantle + Ashnod's Altar

    • Infinite colorless mana

    393 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Nim Deathmantle attached to Workhorse.

    Steps

    Activate Workhorse by removing four +1/+1 counters, adding {C}{C}{C}{C}. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Workhorse, adding {C}{C}. Workhorse dies, triggering Nim Deathmantle, causing you to pay {4} to return Workhorse from your graveyard to the battlefield, and attach Nim Deathmantle to it. Workhorse enters the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it. Repeat.

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  • Workhorse + Grenzo, Dungeon Warden + Soldevi Digger

    • Infinite death triggers
    • Infinite creature ETB
    • Infinite creature LTB

    Mana needed: 337 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Workhorse by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}. Repeat step 1 until Workhorse dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Activate Soldevi Digger by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from your graveyard onto the bottom of your library. Activate Grenzo by paying {2}, putting Workhorse from the bottom of your library into your graveyard, and then putting it onto the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it due to its static effect. Repeat.

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  • Workhorse + Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Ashnod's Altar

    • Infinite colorless mana

    266 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Steps

    Activate Workhorse by removing all +1/+1 counters, adding that many {C}. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Workhorse, adding {C}{C}. Workhorse undying ability triggers, returning it to the battlefield with an additional +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.

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  • Workhorse + Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker + Thornbite Staff

    • Infinite colorless mana

    188 decks on Commander Spellbook

    How it works

    Before you start

    Thornbite Staff attached to Kiki-Jiki.

    Steps

    Activate Kiki-Jiki by tapping it, creating a token copy of Workhorse with haste, that enters the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters. Activate Workhorse four times by removing four +1/+1 counters from it, adding {C}{C}{C}{C}. Workhorse dies as a state-based action due to having zero toughness. Kiki-Jiki triggers, untapping itself. Repeat.

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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.

  1. Tromell, Seymour's ButlerTromell, Seymour's Butler proliferates, which Workhorse can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  2. Brimaz, Blight of OreskosBrimaz, Blight of Oreskos proliferates, which Workhorse can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  3. Roalesk, Apex HybridRoalesk, Apex Hybrid proliferates, which Workhorse can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  4. Cayth, Famed MechanistCayth, Famed Mechanist proliferates, which Workhorse can use because it puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures.
  5. Kalain, Reclusive PainterKalain, Reclusive Painter puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Workhorse can use.
  6. Giada, Font of HopeGiada, Font of Hope puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Workhorse can use.
  7. Arwen, Weaver of HopeArwen, Weaver of Hope puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Workhorse can use.
  8. Renata, Called to the HuntRenata, Called to the Hunt puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Workhorse can use.
  9. Grumgully, the GenerousGrumgully, the Generous puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Workhorse can use.
  10. Torgal, A Fine HoundTorgal, A Fine Hound puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures, which Workhorse can use.

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