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Virulent Emissary
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Virulent Emissary

{G}

Creature — Elf Assassin

Deathtouch

Whenever another creature you control enters, you gain 1 life.

1 / 1

Deathtouch
Set
Lorwyn Eclipsed (ECL #406)
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana value
1
Released
2026-01-23
Artist
Tiffany Turrill
EDHREC rank
#3,364
Colour identity
{G}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

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

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.00
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Combos 73

Warren Soultrader+Gravecrawler+Virulent Emissary
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
197 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Trudge Garden+Ashnod's Altar+Virulent Emissary
{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
191 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Basking Broodscale+Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root+Virulent Emissary
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
178 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Basking Broodscale+Cleric Class+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
87 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Basking Broodscale+Heliod, Sun-Crowned+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
84 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Treebeard, Gracious Host+Scurry Oak+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
75 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scurry Oak+Virulent Emissary+Heroic Feast
{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
64 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Basking Broodscale+Virulent Emissary+Heroic Feast
{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
57 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Basking Broodscale+Light of Promise+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
37 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Herd Baloth+Virulent Emissary+Heroic Feast
{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Basking Broodscale+The Destined White Mage+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Trudge Garden+Pitiless Plunderer+Phyrexian Altar+Virulent Emissary
{B}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Scurry Oak+The Destined White Mage+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Basking Broodscale+Sunbond+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Gravecrawler+The Sibsig Ceremony+Carnival of Souls+Virulent Emissary
{B}{G}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Basking Broodscale+Spider-Man, Peter Parker+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Herd Baloth+The Destined White Mage+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Veinwitch Coven+Carnival of Souls+Virulent Emissary
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Invisible Woman, Sue Storm+Virulent Emissary+Heroic Feast
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Invisible Woman, Sue Storm+Light of Promise+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+Oketra's Monument+Kor Skyfisher+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Archangel of Thune+Invisible Woman, Sue Storm+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Invisible Woman, Sue Storm+Cleric Class+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+Oketra's Monument+Whitemane Lion+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Invisible Woman, Sue Storm+Spider-Man, Peter Parker+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creaturesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Invisible Woman, Sue Storm+Sunbond+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+The Wind Crystal+Whitemane Lion+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+The Locust God+Virulent Emissary
{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite -1/-1 countersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+The Wind Crystal+Kor Skyfisher+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Animation Module+Phyrexian Altar+The Destined White Mage+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Animation Module+Ashnod's Altar+The Destined White Mage+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+Pearl Medallion+Whitemane Lion+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Invisible Woman, Sue Storm+Heliod, Sun-Crowned+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+Pearl Medallion+Kor Skyfisher+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+Kor Skyfisher+Grand Arbiter Augustin IV+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+Helm of Awakening+Kor Skyfisher+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper+Warren Soultrader+Nether Traitor+Virulent Emissary
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite Treasure tokens
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Havoc Jester+Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder+Virulent Emissary
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Havoc Jester+Phantom Train+Virulent Emissary
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Havoc Jester+Thermopod+Virulent Emissary
{R}{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite red mana
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Warren Soultrader+Enduring Renewal+Virulent Emissary
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Havoc Jester+Carrion Feeder+Virulent Emissary
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Stimulus Package+Warren Soultrader+Virulent Emissary
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Animation Module+Phyrexian Altar+Virulent Emissary+Heroic Feast
{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Rooftop Storm+Warren Soultrader+Virulent Emissary
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Havoc Jester+Phyrexian Altar+Virulent Emissary
{R}{G}{W}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Havoc Jester+Bloodthrone Vampire+Virulent Emissary
{B}{R}{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinitely large creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Warren Soultrader+Seedship Broodtender+Reveillark+Boss's Chauffeur+Virulent Emissary
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite self-mill
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+Helm of Awakening+Whitemane Lion+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Defiler of Faith+The Immortal Sun+Whitemane Lion+Virulent Emissary
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

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