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Tortured Existence
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Tortured Existence

{B}

Enchantment

{B}, Discard a creature card: Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

"There are terrors lurking in the unseen corners of us all." —Crovax

Set
The List (PLST #STH-74)
Rarity
Common
Mana value
1
Released
2020-09-01
Artist
Keith Parkinson
EDHREC rank
#1,544
Colour identity
{B}
Finishes
Nonfoil
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 0.45
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Recursion

Combos 222

Kheru Goldkeeper+Tortured Existence
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-discard triggers
9,582 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist+Tortured Existence+Peregrine Drake
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite tapped creature tokens
6,911 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Phyrexian Altar+Teval, the Balanced Scale
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
5,271 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Phyrexian Altar+Insidious Roots
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
4,647 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Phyrexian Altar+Tormod, the Desecrator
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
2,533 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Phyrexian Altar+Imotekh the Stormlord
{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
1,484 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Insidious Roots+Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite tapped creature tokens
1,341 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist+Tortured Existence+Palinchron
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite copies of creature cards in your graveyard that are 4/4 ZombiesInfinite creature ETBInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite tapped creature tokensInfinite untap of lands you control
1,331 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Syr Konrad, the Grim+K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+Tortured Existence
{B}
Infinite damageInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegain
1,198 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Syr Konrad, the Grim+Tortured Existence+Phyresis
{B}
Each opponent loses the game
1,039 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Bone Miser+Tortured Existence+Phyrexian Altar
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
950 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Phyrexian Altar+Desecrated Tomb
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
906 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Insidious Roots+Anger
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite tapped creature tokens
837 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Syr Konrad, the Grim+Tortured Existence+Tainted Strike
{B}
Each opponent loses the game
778 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist+Tortured Existence+Great Whale
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite copies of creature cards in your graveyard that are 4/4 ZombiesInfinite creature ETBInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite tapped creature tokensInfinite untap of lands you control
757 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Ashnod's Altar+Tormod, the Desecrator
{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
729 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Altar of Dementia+Insidious Roots
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite self-mill
637 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Viscera Seer+Tormod, the Desecrator
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-discard triggers
600 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Altar of Dementia+Teval, the Balanced Scale
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite self-mill
598 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Phyrexian Altar+On Wings of Gold
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
569 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Ashnod's Altar+Insidious Roots
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
559 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Altar of Dementia+Tormod, the Desecrator
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite self-mill
548 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Ashnod's Altar+Desecrated Tomb
{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
483 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Tormod, the Desecrator+Carrion Feeder
{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
466 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Insidious Roots+Concordant Crossroads
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite tapped creature tokens
446 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Viscera Seer+Insidious Roots
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-discard triggers
411 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Phyrexian Altar+Skeleton Crew
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
402 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Ashnod's Altar+Teval, the Balanced Scale
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
384 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Viscera Seer+Desecrated Tomb
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-discard triggers
355 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Desecrated Tomb+Carrion Feeder
{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
254 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Viscera Seer+Teval, the Balanced Scale
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-discard triggers
251 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Imotekh the Stormlord+Clock of Omens+Tortured Existence
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite tapped creature tokens
242 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Altar of Dementia+Desecrated Tomb
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite self-mill
232 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Insidious Roots+Umbral Collar Zealot
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite surveil
231 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Insidious Roots+Carrion Feeder
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
215 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Phyrexian Altar+Chalk Outline
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
212 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Ashnod's Altar+Skeleton Crew
{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
201 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Imotekh the Stormlord+Altar of Dementia
{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite self-millInfinite Treasure tokens
200 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Umbral Collar Zealot+Tormod, the Desecrator
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite surveil
194 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Woe Strider+Tormod, the Desecrator
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-discard triggers
190 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Carrion Feeder+Teval, the Balanced Scale
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggers
166 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Bone Miser+Tortured Existence+Dryad Arbor
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite self-discard triggers
164 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Umbral Collar Zealot+Teval, the Balanced Scale
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite surveil
158 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Viscera Seer+Skeleton Crew
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-discard triggers
144 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Anje Falkenrath+Tortured Existence+Paradise Mantle
{B}{R}
Infinite self-discard triggers
126 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Woe Strider+Desecrated Tomb
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-discard triggers
123 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Woe Strider+Insidious Roots
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-discard triggers
119 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Altar of Dementia+Skeleton Crew
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite self-mill
118 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Woe Strider+Teval, the Balanced Scale
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-discard triggers
114 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tortured Existence+Pitiless Plunderer+Umbral Collar Zealot+Desecrated Tomb
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-discard triggersInfinite surveil
109 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

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

Rulings

  • 2004-10-04

    You can’t return the same card you are discarding. This is because you pick the target before paying the costs.

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