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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 Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Captivating Glance temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryBR
The Nipton Lottery temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — EldraziC
Flayer of Loyalties temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Lord of the Forsaken sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryR
Claim the Firstborn temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken 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 Lord of the Forsaken sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryR
Incessant Provocation temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Lord of the Forsaken sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Cat HorrorB
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Skyclave Shadowcat's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Enchantment // Instant — AdventureBW
Porcine Portent gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- InstantB
Impose Hierarchy gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Public Enemy's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Elemental InsectBR
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling The Bloodbile Swarm's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Ogre WarlockB
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Underbridge Warlock's death or sacrifice trigger.
- 2RRWWArtifact Creature — ConstructRW
Sundering Sentinel gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- Creature — HorrorB
Lurking Spinecrawler gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- Legendary Creature — Spirit ClericBW
Veko, Death's Doorkeeper gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- Enchantment — AuraG
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Most Wanted's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Giant TreefolkBRW
Thorna and Twigtooth gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- Creature — DinosaurB
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Terrors of the Track's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Human Elf WarlockBG
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Shessra, Death's Whisper's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire KnightBW
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Arvad, Weatherlight Smuggler's death or sacrifice trigger.
- SorceryBU
Thought Rattle gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- Legendary Creature — Human ClericBW
Arek, False Goldwarden gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- Creature — Bird CitizenW
A-Speakeasy Server gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- Sorcery — ChorusB
Mycelic Ballad gains life in big chunks or many small hits, fueling Lord of the Forsaken's life-gain payoff.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire KnightBW
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling High Marshal Arguel's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — DemonR
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Kardum, Patron of Flames's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human RogueG
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Antique Collector's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human WarlockB
Lord of the Forsaken is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Cursebound Witch's death or sacrifice trigger.
Kozilek's Translator4BCreature — Eldrazi DroneB
Colossal Dreadmaw4GGCreature — DinosaurG
Brambleweft Behemoth4GGCreature — ElementalG
Sibsig Host4BCreature — ZombieB
Doom Whisperer3BBCreature — Nightmare DemonB
Demon of Catastrophes2BBCreature — DemonB
Mahamoti Djinn4UUCreature — DjinnU
Gyruda, Doom of Depths4U/BU/BLegendary Creature — Demon KrakenBU
Extractor Demon4BBCreature — DemonB
Vulpine Goliath4GGCreature — FoxG
Drownyard Amalgam4UCreature — Zombie HorrorU
Demon of Fate's Design4BBEnchantment Creature — DemonB