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Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- Creature — KrakenU
One-directional refresh: one card can untap permanents the other wants to reuse. Not self-sustaining on its own — the untapper has to keep showing up.
- Creature — Shapeshifter AllyU
One-shot copy enabler: a card enters as a copy of another (Phantasmal Image, Body Double, Phyrexian Metamorph), firing the partner's substantive ETB once. Not a repeating chain — fires once on entry — but valuable when the partner's ETB is combo-grade (graveyard reanimator, mana doubler, etc.).
- SorceryW
Helping Hand puts Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant onto the battlefield from a graveyard without casting it, so its mana cost is never paid.
- SorceryB
Unearth puts Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant onto the battlefield from a graveyard without casting it, so its mana cost is never paid.
- Creature — Elf ScoutG
Copperhorn Scout untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's tap activation.
- Creature — Orc ClericW
White Plume Adventurer untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's tap activation.
- Legendary Planeswalker — ChandraR
Copy engine: one card makes copies of a creature — once a turn, or once for each time you pay its cost — and each copy pays off: the creature's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again, or the hasty copy uses its tap ability. Real, repeatable value — every copy has its turn or its price, so it never goes infinite on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Human God HeroUW
Blink engine: one card blinks creatures — once a turn, once a combat, or each time you pay — and the other's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again on every blink. Real, repeatable value — never infinite on its own.
- Legendary Enchantment Creature — GodU
Blink engine: one card blinks creatures — once a turn, once a combat, or each time you pay — and the other's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again on every blink. Real, repeatable value — never infinite on its own.
- Creature — Spirit // Enchantment — AuraU
One-shot copy enabler: a card enters as a copy of another (Phantasmal Image, Body Double, Phyrexian Metamorph), firing the partner's substantive ETB once. Not a repeating chain — fires once on entry — but valuable when the partner's ETB is combo-grade (graveyard reanimator, mana doubler, etc.).
- Legendary Artifact — Infinity StoneW
Blink engine: one card blinks creatures — once a turn, once a combat, or each time you pay — and the other's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again on every blink. Real, repeatable value — never infinite on its own.
- Creature — Human KnightGW
Veteran Beastrider untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's tap activation.
- EnchantmentU
Copy engine: one card makes copies of a creature — once a turn, or once for each time you pay its cost — and each copy pays off: the creature's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again, or the hasty copy uses its tap ability. Real, repeatable value — every copy has its turn or its price, so it never goes infinite on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Time Lord DoctorGU
The Thirteenth Doctor untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's tap activation.
- 1WUCreature — SpiritUW
Blink engine: one card blinks creatures — once a turn, once a combat, or each time you pay — and the other's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again on every blink. Real, repeatable value — never infinite on its own.
- Creature — Human WizardR
Harmonic Prodigy makes Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's triggered ability trigger an additional time — each time it fires, you get it twice. Value, not a loop.
- 3W/UW/ULegendary Creature — Mutant Ninja TurtleUW
Blink engine: one card blinks creatures — once a turn, once a combat, or each time you pay — and the other's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again on every blink. Real, repeatable value — never infinite on its own.
- Creature — SpiritW
Drumbellower untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's tap activation.
- Legendary Creature — Orc Shaman // Legendary Creature — Human ClericRW
Plargg, Dean of Chaos untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's tap activation.
- Legendary Creature — Trill AdvisorW
One-shot copy enabler: a card enters as a copy of another (Phantasmal Image, Body Double, Phyrexian Metamorph), firing the partner's substantive ETB once. Not a repeating chain — fires once on entry — but valuable when the partner's ETB is combo-grade (graveyard reanimator, mana doubler, etc.).
- InstantU
Intellectual Offering untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's tap activation.
- Enchantment — Room // Enchantment — RoomW
Dazzling Theater untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's tap activation.
- Enchantment — Saga // Legendary Creature — AvatarW
Blink engine: one card blinks creatures — once a turn, once a combat, or each time you pay — and the other's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again on every blink. Real, repeatable value — never infinite on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Warrior // Legendary Enchantment Creature — Saga WizardBGRUW
Copy engine: one card makes copies of a creature — once a turn, or once for each time you pay its cost — and each copy pays off: the creature's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again, or the hasty copy uses its tap ability. Real, repeatable value — every copy has its turn or its price, so it never goes infinite on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Human KnightR
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan untaps all (or many) permanents, refreshing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's tap activation.
MTG Arena only
Synergies with cards played only on MTG Arena (including Arena rebalances). They aren't available in paper Magic.
Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- Enchantment Creature — NightmareB
Copy engine: one card makes copies of a creature — once a turn, or once for each time you pay its cost — and each copy pays off: the creature's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again, or the hasty copy uses its tap ability. Real, repeatable value — every copy has its turn or its price, so it never goes infinite on its own.
- Legendary Creature — Bird MonkRUW
Blink engine: one card blinks creatures — once a turn, once a combat, or each time you pay — and the other's enter-the-battlefield effect fires again on every blink. Real, repeatable value — never infinite on its own.
- Artifact Creature — Phyrexian ShapeshifterU
One-shot copy enabler: a card enters as a copy of another (Phantasmal Image, Body Double, Phyrexian Metamorph), firing the partner's substantive ETB once. Not a repeating chain — fires once on entry — but valuable when the partner's ETB is combo-grade (graveyard reanimator, mana doubler, etc.).
- Creature — Human NobleRW
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Jewel Mine Overseer's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- EnchantmentG
Both cards trigger when a creature enters the battlefield — they fire together.
- Creature — Bat ClericB
Both cards trigger when a creature enters the battlefield — they fire together.
- Legendary Creature — Human NobleGRW
Both cards trigger when a creature enters the battlefield — they fire together.
- Legendary Creature — Human AssassinG
Both cards trigger when a creature enters the battlefield — they fire together.
- Creature — Dragon // Instant — OmenU
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Cunning Azurescale's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Legendary Creature — Illusion BeastW
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Ethrimik, Imagined Fiend's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Creature — Frog DruidBG
Both cards trigger when a creature enters the battlefield — they fire together.
- Creature — InsectG
Both cards trigger when a creature enters the battlefield — they fire together.
- Creature — Goblin ArtificerR
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Artillery Enthusiast's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Creature — Human RogueG
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Antique Collector's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Creature — Giant // Instant — AdventureUW
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Stormkeld Curator's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Enchantment Creature — Bird GlimmerUW
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Wingbright Thief's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Legendary Creature — Human ClericUW
Niambi, Beloved Protector returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Creature — Human MonkG
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Chronicler of Worship's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Creature — Bat ClericBW
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Darkstar Banisher's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Creature — CatB
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing A-Cauldron Familiar's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Creature — Octopus WizardUW
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Obscura Polymorphist's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Creature — Dwarf ArtificerW
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Dedicated Dollmaker's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Creature — Elf DruidGRW
Both cards trigger when a creature enters the battlefield — they fire together.
- Legendary Creature — Jellyfish AdvisorGUW
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Vv'viza, Orbital Overseer's enter-the-battlefield effect.
- Artifact Creature — Equipment PhoenixR
Forgeborn Phoenix returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant's enter-the-battlefield effect.
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant // Ifrit, Warden of Inferno4RRLegendary Creature — Human Noble Warrior // Legendary Enchantment Creature — Saga DemonR
Terra, Magical Adept // Esper Terra1RGLegendary Creature — Human Wizard Warrior // Legendary Enchantment Creature — Saga WizardBGRUW
Ascent of the Worthy1WBEnchantment — SagaBW
The Mountain-king's Return2WEnchantment — SagaW
Huatli, Poet of Unity // Roar of the Fifth People2GLegendary Creature — Human Warrior Bard // Enchantment — SagaGRW
Jill, Shiva's Dominant // Shiva, Warden of Ice2ULegendary Creature — Human Noble Warrior // Legendary Enchantment Creature — Saga ElementalU
The Revelations of Ezio2BEnchantment — SagaB
Kardur's Vicious Return2BREnchantment — SagaBR
Sheoldred // The True Scriptures3BBLegendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor // Enchantment — SagaB
The Fall of Lord Konda // Fragment of Konda2WEnchantment — Saga // Enchantment Creature — Human NobleW
Inventive Iteration // Living Breakthrough3UEnchantment — Saga // Enchantment Creature — MoonfolkU
The Restoration of Eiganjo // Architect of Restoration2WEnchantment — Saga // Enchantment Creature — Fox MonkW