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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 Gollum, Patient Plotter 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 Gollum, Patient Plotter 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 Gollum, Patient Plotter 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 Gollum, Patient Plotter 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 Gollum, Patient Plotter sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Captivating Glance temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Gollum, Patient Plotter 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 Gollum, Patient Plotter sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryBR
The Nipton Lottery temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Gollum, Patient Plotter 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 Gollum, Patient Plotter 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 Gollum, Patient Plotter 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 Gollum, Patient Plotter sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- 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.
- 3BBCreature — DemonB
The Wretched temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Gollum, Patient Plotter sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — EldraziC
Flayer of Loyalties temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Gollum, Patient Plotter sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryR
Claim the Firstborn temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Gollum, Patient Plotter sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Planeswalker — AngrathBR
Angrath, the Flame-Chained temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Gollum, Patient Plotter sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
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 Gollum, Patient Plotter sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryR
Incessant Provocation temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Gollum, Patient Plotter sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire KnightBW
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling High Marshal Arguel's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — DemonR
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Kardum, Patron of Flames's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Frog DruidBG
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Distracted Botanist's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human RogueG
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Antique Collector's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human WarlockB
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Cursebound Witch's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Goblin WarlockB
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Putrid Hexhag's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human WarriorB
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Runeblade Raiser's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — GoblinR
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Goblin Trapfinder's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Cat HorrorB
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Skyclave Shadowcat's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Artifact Creature — ConstructC
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Urza's Construction Drone's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human ClericW
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Faithful Disciple's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Artifact Creature — InsectG
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Haywire Mite's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Treefolk DruidG
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Wildgrove Summoner's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Public Enemy's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Vampire SoldierB
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Legion Reconsecrator's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — ZombieB
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Hobbling Zombie's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Elemental InsectBR
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling The Bloodbile Swarm's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Ogre WarlockB
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Underbridge Warlock's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Enchantment Creature — Raccoon GlimmerR
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Eager Flameguide's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — WolfG
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Geistpack Alpha's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Elf ClericB
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Elderfang Ritualist's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Tiefling Rogue AssassinB
Gollum, Patient Plotter is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Guildsworn Prowler's death or sacrifice trigger.
Abzan Devotee1BCreature — Dog ClericBGW
Merchant of Many Hats1BCreature — Human Peasant AllyB
Deathless Pilot1BCreature — Zombie PilotB
Golgari GuildmageB/GB/GCreature — Elf ShamanBG
Undead Gladiator1BBCreature — Zombie BarbarianB
Tymaret, the Murder KingBRLegendary Creature — Zombie WarriorBR
Turntimber Sower2GCreature — Elf DruidG
Nezumi Bone-Reader1BCreature — Rat ShamanB
Project Deathlok SoldierBArtifact Creature — Zombie SoldierB
Sanitarium SkeletonBCreature — SkeletonB
Malevolent Awakening1BBEnchantmentB
Bonecaller Cleric1BCreature — Human ClericB