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standardLegal
pioneerLegal
modernLegal
legacyLegal
vintageLegal
commanderLegal
pauperNot legal
brawlLegal
15 more formats
alchemyLegal
competitivebrawlLegal
duelLegal
futureLegal
gladiatorLegal
historicLegal
oathbreakerLegal
oldschoolNot legal
paupercommanderNot legal
pennyNot legal
predhNot legal
premodernNot legal
standardbrawlLegal
timelessLegal
tlrNot legal
First printed in Lorwyn Eclipsed (2026)
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Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative

  • Artifact Creature — Treasure DogR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Goblin PirateR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Plant WallGR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Human ClericW

    Counter synergy: both cards work with the same kind of counters, so their effects stack in a counters deck. Not necessarily a closed loop on its own.

  • Creature — Human DruidGR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Eldrazi Faerie RogueU

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Dragon BarbarianR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Eldrazi DroneR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — ThrullB

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Eldrazi DroneG

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — ElementalR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Legendary Creature — Monkey NobleGR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — ThrullB

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — SatyrGR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Eldrazi DroneG

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — VampireB

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — FrogBRU

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Human PirateU

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — SliverB

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — ThrullB

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — ElementalR

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Eldrazi ProcessorG

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Elf DruidG

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Eldrazi DroneG

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

  • Creature — Human MinionB

    Sacrifice-recursion engine: one card repeatedly returns the other from the graveyard, and the returned card sacrifices itself again for value — the Auriok Salvagers + Black Lotus shape.

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 — Illusion BeastW

    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 — Octopus WizardUW

    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 — SpiritB

    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 — Human Peasant // Creature — SpiritUW

    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 — Human 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.

  • Creature — Gnome DruidG

    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 — Faerie RogueB

    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 Creature — NightmareGU

    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 — Human NobleRW

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Jewel Mine Overseer's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Creature — Bat ClericB

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Sanguine Soothsayer's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Legendary Creature — Human NobleGRW

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Emperor Apatzec Intli IV's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Legendary Creature — Human AssassinG

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Jessie Zane, Fangbringer's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Creature — Frog DruidBG

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Distracted Botanist's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Creature — InsectG

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Mutable Pupa's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Creature — Goblin ArtificerR

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Artillery Enthusiast's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Legendary Creature — Bird MonkRUW

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Xho Cai, Flickering Talon's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Creature — Human RogueG

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Antique Collector's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Enchantment Creature — Bird GlimmerUW

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Wingbright Thief's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Creature — Bat ClericBW

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Darkstar Banisher's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Creature — CatB

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing A-Cauldron Familiar's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Creature — Dwarf ArtificerW

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Dedicated Dollmaker's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Artifact Creature — ConstructC

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Urza's Construction Drone's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Creature — Elemental WizardU

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Reflective Rimekin's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • Legendary Creature — Zombie WizardB

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing A-Acererak the Archlich's enter-the-battlefield effect.

  • EnchantmentUW

    Reaping Willow returns creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield, re-firing Pull of the Mist Moon's enter-the-battlefield effect.