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Retribution of the Ancients
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Retribution of the Ancients

{B}

Enchantment

{B}, Remove X +1/+1 counters from among creatures you control: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.

Abzan ancestors died to protect their Houses, and they protect them still.

Set
Khans of Tarkir (KTK #85)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
1
Released
2014-09-26
Artist
Svetlin Velinov
EDHREC rank
#6,715
Colour identity
{B}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In a two-card combo

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.43
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Removal

Combos 28

Retribution of the Ancients+Phyrexian Altar
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
1,557 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Horobi, Death's Wail+Revel in Riches+Retribution of the Ancients
{B}
Destroy any number of creatures opponents controlDestroy each creature that enters the battlefield under an opponent's controlLock
630 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Retribution of the Ancients+Blood Pet
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
147 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Retribution of the Ancients+Blood Vassal
{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Retribution of the Ancients+Basal Sliver
{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Thermopod
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Ashnod's Altar
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Viscera Seer
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite scry 1Infinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Altar of Dementia
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite self-millInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Blasting Station
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Burakos, Party Leader+Haunted One+Relic of Legends+Merciless Executioner+Retribution of the Ancients
{B}
Each opponent sacrifices all creatures they controlInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Bloodthrone Vampire
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensInfinitely large creature until end of turnReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Phantom Train
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Woe Strider
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite scry 1Infinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Bloodflow Connoisseur
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Phyrexian Altar
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Spawning Pit
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite charge counters on a permanentInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Umbral Collar Zealot
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite surveilInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Burakos, Party Leader+Haunted One+Relic of Legends+Demon's Disciple+Retribution of the Ancients
{B}
Each opponent sacrifices all creatures they controlEach opponent sacrifices all planeswalkers they controlInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Carrion Feeder
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Retribution of the Ancients+Darigaaz's Attendant
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite red manaReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Bartolomé del Presidio
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Retribution of the Ancients+Composite Golem
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite red manaInfinite white manaReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Burakos, Party Leader+Haunted One+Relic of Legends+Fleshbag Marauder+Retribution of the Ancients
{B}
Each opponent sacrifices all creatures they controlInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Hammerhead, Maggia Boss
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter+Haunted One+Retribution of the Ancients+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite power for certain creatures until end of turnInfinite Treasure tokensReduce the toughness of creatures opponents control to 0
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 28 combos.

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2014-09-20

    Once you announce that you are activating the ability of Retribution of the Ancients, no player may take any actions before you pay its costs. Notably, opponents can’t try to remove a creature with counters on it to stop you from paying.

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