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Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- Creature — Klingon AdvisorB
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Legendary Creature — HumanBUW
Merieke Ri Berit temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Creature — Human KnightR
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Creature — Human WarlockBRU
Edea, Possessed Sorceress temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — ZombieBR
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Creature — Elf ScoutG
Copperhorn Scout untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Aron, Benalia's Ruin's tap activation.
- Legendary Planeswalker — BolasBRU
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Creature — Human KnightBU
Garland, Royal Kidnapper temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Orc ClericW
White Plume Adventurer untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Aron, Benalia's Ruin's tap activation.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Captivating Glance temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Enchantment Creature — PhoenixR
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Legendary Creature — DemonBR
The Beast, Deathless Prince temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryBR
The Nipton Lottery temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Drix WarlockB
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Enchantment — SagaR
The Wrath of Khan temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- 5B/GB/GLegendary Creature — AvatarBG
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Human Detective // Instant — AdventureBW
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Enchantment — Saga // Enchantment Creature — SpiritB
Tribute to Horobi temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Human WarriorB
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Creature — Zombie HorrorU
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Enchantment — SagaGU
Vault 87: Forced Evolution temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Human KnightGW
Veteran Beastrider untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Aron, Benalia's Ruin's tap activation.
- Creature — Human Knight // Sorcery — AdventureBG
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Human WizardBU
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
MTG Arena only
Synergies with cards played only on MTG Arena (including Arena rebalances). They aren't available in paper Magic.
Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- Legendary Creature — Insect AngelW
Recursion engine: one card can reanimate repeatedly (an activated ability, or a return that comes back once a turn), and the other is a creature worth bringing back again and again — or a creature you recast from your graveyard beside a sacrifice outlet that doesn't pay for the recast. Real, repeatable value — not an infinite loop on its own.
- SorceryR
Traumatic Prank temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryR
Incessant Provocation temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Aron, Benalia's Ruin sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Cat HorrorB
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Skyclave Shadowcat's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Public Enemy's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Elemental InsectBR
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling The Bloodbile Swarm's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Ogre WarlockB
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Underbridge Warlock's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Enchantment — AuraG
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Most Wanted's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — DinosaurB
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Terrors of the Track's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Human Elf WarlockBG
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Shessra, Death's Whisper's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire KnightBW
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Arvad, Weatherlight Smuggler's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — VampireB
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Blood Artist's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire KnightBW
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling High Marshal Arguel's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — DemonR
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Kardum, Patron of Flames's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Frog DruidBG
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Distracted Botanist's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human RogueG
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Antique Collector's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human WarlockB
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Cursebound Witch's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Goblin WarlockB
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Putrid Hexhag's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human WarriorB
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Runeblade Raiser's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — GoblinR
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Goblin Trapfinder's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Artifact Creature — ConstructC
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Urza's Construction Drone's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human ClericW
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Faithful Disciple's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Artifact Creature — InsectG
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Haywire Mite's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Treefolk DruidG
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Wildgrove Summoner's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Vampire SoldierB
Aron, Benalia's Ruin is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Legion Reconsecrator's death or sacrifice trigger.
Dina, Essence Brewer1BGLegendary Creature — Dryad DruidBG
Nita, Forum Conciliator1WBLegendary Creature — Human AdvisorBW
Sawblade Skinripper1BRCreature — Human AssassinBR
Brion Stoutarm2RWLegendary Creature — Giant WarriorRW
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street2RLegendary Creature — GoblinR
Phyrexian Broodlings1BBCreature — Phyrexian MinionB
General Chang, Cold WarriorBLegendary Creature — Klingon Warrior OfficerB
Vito's Inquisitor3BCreature — Vampire KnightB
Camellia, the Seedmiser1BGLegendary Creature — Squirrel WarlockBG
Hornbash Mentor2GCreature — Human WarriorG
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher2ULegendary Creature — Human WizardU
Scarland ThrinaxBRGCreature — LizardBGR