
Young Wolf
Creature — Wolf1/1$0.18
Undying (When this creature dies, if it had no +1/+1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a +1/+1 counter on it.)
Legal in Commander
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Does
Combos 21
Young Wolf + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Cryptic Trilobite
- Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities
- Infinite creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Cryptic Trilobite has at least two +1/+1 counters on it.
Steps
Activate Cryptic Trilobite's first ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it, adding {C}{C} that can only be spent to activate abilities. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing Young Wolf. Young Wolf's undying ability triggers, returning it to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Ghave ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on Cryptic Trilobite. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Young Wolf, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Repeat.
Young Wolf + Agatha's Soul Cauldron + Walking Ballista
- Infinite death triggers
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature LTB
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Young Wolf has at least one +1/+1 counter on it.
Steps
Activate Young Wolf using Walking Ballista's second ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it. Repeat step 1 until Young Wolf has no +1/+1 counters on it. Resolve all Young Wolf abilities dealing 1 damage to Young Wolf, and any remaining damage to any target(s). Young Wolf dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Young Wolf's undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.
Young Wolf + Ghave, Guru of Spores + Earthcraft
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures
- Infinite tapped creature tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control a basic land.
Steps
Activate a basic land, adding {1}. Activate Ghave's second ability by paying {1} and sacrificing Young Wolf. Young Wolf's undying ability triggers, returning it to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve Ghave's ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on any creature you control besides Young Wolf. Activate Earthcraft by tapping Young Wolf, untapping a basic land. Activate a basic land, adding {1}. Activate Ghave's first ability by paying {1} and removing a +1/+1 counter from Young Wolf, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token. Activate Earthcraft by tapping a Saproling creature token, untapping a basic land. Repeat.
Young Wolf + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Ashnod's Altar
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it. Young Wolf enters and dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat from step 3.
Young Wolf + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Viscera Seer
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature LTB
- Infinite death triggers
- Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Infinite scry 1
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Viscera Seer ability. Activate Viscera Seer by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it. Young Wolf enters and dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Viscera Seer ability from step 4. Repeat from step 4.
Young Wolf + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Carrion Feeder
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability. Activate Carrion Feeder by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it. Young Wolf enters and dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Carrion Feeder ability from step 4. Repeat from step 4.
Young Wolf + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Phyrexian Altar
- Infinite colored mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it. Young Wolf enters and dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat from step 3.
Young Wolf + Agatha's Soul Cauldron + Triskelion
- Infinite death triggers
- Infinite creature ETB
- Infinite creature LTB
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Young Wolf has at least one +1/+1 counter on it.
Steps
Activate Young Wolf using Triskelion's ability by removing a +1/+1 counter from it. Repeat step 1 until Young Wolf has no +1/+1 counters on it. Resolve all Young Wolf abilities dealing 1 damage to Young Wolf, and any remaining damage to any target(s). Young Wolf dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Young Wolf's undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Repeat.
Young Wolf + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Bartolomé del Presidio
- Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Bartolomé del Presidio by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Bartolomé del Presidio ability. Activate Bartolomé del Presidio by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it. Young Wolf enters and dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Bartolomé del Presidio ability from step 4. Repeat from step 4.
Young Wolf + Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn // Isilu, Carrier of Twilight + Altar of Dementia
- Infinite mill
- Infinite self-mill
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability. Activate Altar of Dementia by sacrificing Young Wolf When Young Wolf dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it. Young Wolf enters and dies as a state-based action due to having 0 toughness. Its undying ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. Resolve the Altar of Dementia ability from step 4. 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.
- Byrke, Long Ear of the LawYoung Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Byrke, Long Ear of the Law doubles counters.
- Bristly Bill, Spine SowerYoung Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Bristly Bill, Spine Sower doubles counters.
- Vorinclex, Monstrous RaiderYoung Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider doubles counters.
- Zimone, Paradox SculptorYoung Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Zimone, Paradox Sculptor doubles counters.
- Vorel of the Hull CladeYoung Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Vorel of the Hull Clade doubles counters.
- Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11Young Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 doubles counters.
- Sazh KatzroyYoung Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Sazh Katzroy doubles counters.
- Pir, Imaginative RascalYoung Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Pir, Imaginative Rascal doubles counters.
- Aragorn, Hornburg HeroYoung Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Aragorn, Hornburg Hero doubles counters.
- Miles Morales // Ultimate Spider-ManYoung Wolf puts +1/+1 counters on your creatures and Miles Morales // Ultimate Spider-Man doubles counters.