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Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- Creature — Bat ClericB
Damage + lifelink: lifelink converts damage on one side into life triggers the partner pays off — the canonical Heliod / Karlov family.
- EnchantmentG
Damage + lifelink: lifelink converts damage on one side into life triggers the partner pays off — the canonical Heliod / Karlov family.
- Legendary Planeswalker — AjaniW
Damage + lifelink: lifelink converts damage on one side into life triggers the partner pays off — the canonical Heliod / Karlov family.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire AngelBW
Damage + lifelink: lifelink converts damage on one side into life triggers the partner pays off — the canonical Heliod / Karlov family.
- EnchantmentW
Damage + lifelink: lifelink converts damage on one side into life triggers the partner pays off — the canonical Heliod / Karlov family.
- Artifact — EquipmentW
Damage + lifelink: lifelink converts damage on one side into life triggers the partner pays off — the canonical Heliod / Karlov family.
- Creature — Dryad DruidG
Damage + lifelink: lifelink converts damage on one side into life triggers the partner pays off — the canonical Heliod / Karlov family.
- Legendary Planeswalker — AjaniW
Damage + lifelink: lifelink converts damage on one side into life triggers the partner pays off — the canonical Heliod / Karlov family.
- 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 Butcher of the Horde 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 Butcher of the Horde 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 Butcher of the Horde 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.
- Legendary Planeswalker — BolasBRU
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Butcher of the Horde 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 Butcher of the Horde sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Captivating Glance temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Butcher of the Horde 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 Butcher of the Horde sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryBR
The Nipton Lottery temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Butcher of the Horde 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 Butcher of the Horde 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 Butcher of the Horde 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.
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 Butcher of the Horde sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryR
Incessant Provocation temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Butcher of the Horde sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Cat HorrorB
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Skyclave Shadowcat's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Public Enemy's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Elemental InsectBR
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling The Bloodbile Swarm's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Ogre WarlockB
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Underbridge Warlock's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Enchantment Creature — Bat GlimmerBW
Butcher of the Horde grants lifelink, converting Golden Sidekick's damage into life-gain triggers.
- Enchantment — AuraG
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Most Wanted's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — DinosaurB
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Terrors of the Track's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Human Elf WarlockBG
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Shessra, Death's Whisper's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire KnightBW
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Arvad, Weatherlight Smuggler's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — VampireB
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Blood Artist's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human ClericW
Butcher of the Horde grants lifelink, converting Hallowed Priest's damage into life-gain triggers.
- Legendary Creature — Dryad ClericGW
Butcher of the Horde grants lifelink, converting Dina, Flesh Sower's damage into life-gain triggers.
- 3RRCreature — DemonR
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Chaos Balor's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire KnightBW
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling High Marshal Arguel's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — DemonR
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Kardum, Patron of Flames's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Frog DruidBG
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Distracted Botanist's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human RogueG
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Antique Collector's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human WarlockB
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Cursebound Witch's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Goblin WarlockB
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Putrid Hexhag's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human WarriorB
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Runeblade Raiser's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — GoblinR
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Goblin Trapfinder's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Artifact Creature — ConstructC
Butcher of the Horde is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Urza's Construction Drone's death or sacrifice trigger.
Cartel AristocratWBCreature — Human AdvisorBW
Rakdos, the Muscle2BBRLegendary Creature — Demon MercenaryBR
Bogardan Dragonheart2RCreature — Human ShamanR
Ezrim, Agency Chief1WWUULegendary Creature — Archon DetectiveUW
Sunmane Pegasus3WCreature — PegasusW
Akul the UnrepentantBBRRLegendary Creature — Scorpion Dragon RogueBR
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder2BLegendary Creature — Vampire SoldierBR
Sigardian Paladin2GWCreature — Human KnightGW
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop // Ormendahl, the Corrupter2BLegendary Creature — Human Cleric // Legendary Creature — DemonB
Resolute RiderW/BW/BW/BW/BCreature — Human KnightBW
Stonehorn Chanter5WCreature — Rhino ClericW
Rayami, First of the Fallen1BGULegendary Creature — VampireBGU