15 more formats
Confidence:StrongSolidPlausibleTentativeSpeculative
- Legendary Planeswalker — ElspethW
One card multiplies the tokens the other creates — a token doubler pointed at a steady token source.
- 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 Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Captivating Glance temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryBR
The Nipton Lottery temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — EldraziC
Flayer of Loyalties temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Ruthless Knave sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryR
Claim the Firstborn temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Ruthless Knave 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 Ruthless Knave sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- SorceryR
Incessant Provocation temporarily takes control of an opponent's creature, and Ruthless Knave sacrifices it — the opponent loses the permanent for good.
- Creature — Cat HorrorB
Ruthless Knave is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Skyclave Shadowcat's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Human ArtificerU
Mana loop: net-positive mana cycle between the two cards.
- Enchantment — AuraU
Ruthless Knave is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Public Enemy's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Elemental InsectBR
Ruthless Knave is a sacrifice outlet, enabling The Bloodbile Swarm's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — Ogre WarlockB
Ruthless Knave is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Underbridge Warlock's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Dinosaur PirateR
Mana loop: net-positive mana cycle between the two cards.
- Enchantment — AuraG
Ruthless Knave is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Most Wanted's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — DinosaurB
Ruthless Knave is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Terrors of the Track's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Human Elf WarlockBG
Ruthless Knave is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Shessra, Death's Whisper's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Legendary Creature — Vampire KnightBW
Ruthless Knave is a sacrifice outlet, enabling Arvad, Weatherlight Smuggler's death or sacrifice trigger.
- Creature — VampireB
Ruthless Knave is a sacrifice outlet, enabling A-Blood Artist's death or sacrifice trigger.
Jan Jansen, Chaos CrafterRWBLegendary Creature — Gnome ArtificerBRW
Grim Hireling3BCreature — Tiefling RogueB
Lyzolda, the Blood Witch1BRLegendary Creature — Human ClericBR
Gibbering Barricade2BCreature — Nightmare WallB
Savvy Hunter1BGCreature — Human WarriorBG
Warren Soultrader2BCreature — Zombie Goblin WizardB
Peregrin Took2GLegendary Creature — Halfling CitizenG
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind1BRLegendary Creature — Human MercenaryBR
Goblin Warrens2REnchantmentR
Mari, the Killing Quill1BBLegendary Creature — Vampire AssassinB
Fain, the Broker2BLegendary Creature — Human WarlockB
Stimulus Package2RGEnchantmentGR