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Benthic Biomancer
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Benthic Biomancer

{U}

Creature — Merfolk Wizard Mutant

{1}{U}: Adapt 1. (If this creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on it.)

Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on this creature, draw a card, then discard a card.

"I am my life's work."

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Adapt
Set
Ravnica Allegiance (RNA #32)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
1
Released
2019-01-25
Artist
Daarken
EDHREC rank
#5,288
Colour identity
{U}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 3 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 0.23
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Combos 71

Benthic Biomancer+Wizard Class
{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Lyla, Holographic Assistant+Benthic Biomancer
{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Vodalian Wave-Knight+Benthic Biomancer
{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on certain creatures
Benthic Biomancer+The Wise Mothman+Life from the Loam
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-mill
Leech Bonder+Benthic Biomancer+Cryptolith Rite+Thassa's Oracle
{G}{U}
Infinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersWin the game
Benthic Biomancer+The Wise Mothman+Golgari Grave-Troll
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-mill
Benthic Biomancer+Shabraz, the Skyshark+Heliod, Sun-Crowned
{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+The Wise Mothman+Stinkweed Imp
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-mill
Benthic Biomancer+Queza, Augur of Agonies+Heliod, Sun-Crowned
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
Benthic Biomancer+The Wise Mothman+Golgari Thug
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-mill
Benthic Biomancer+Shabraz, the Skyshark+Archangel of Thune
{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Shabraz, the Skyshark+Cleric Class
{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Queza, Augur of Agonies+Cleric Class
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
Leech Bonder+Benthic Biomancer+Song of Freyalise+Thassa's Oracle
{G}{U}
Infinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersWin the game
Benthic Biomancer+The Wise Mothman+Darkblast
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-mill
Benthic Biomancer+The Locust God+Cathars' Crusade
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite lootingNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with haste
Benthic Biomancer+The Wise Mothman+Shambling Shell
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-mill
Benthic Biomancer+Heliod, Sun-Crowned+Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Cleric Class+Horizon Chimera
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Heliod, Sun-Crowned+Horizon Chimera
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Shabraz, the Skyshark+Sunbond
{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Shabraz, the Skyshark+Light of Promise
{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Queza, Augur of Agonies+Light of Promise
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
Benthic Biomancer+Archangel of Thune+Horizon Chimera
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Queza, Augur of Agonies+Sunbond
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
Benthic Biomancer+Queza, Augur of Agonies+Archangel of Thune
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
Benthic Biomancer+Shabraz, the Skyshark+Spider-Man, Peter Parker
{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Archangel of Thune+Brallin, Skyshark Rider
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Archangel of Thune+Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+The Wise Mothman+Greater Mossdog
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-mill
Benthic Biomancer+Cleric Class+Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Thran Vigil+Benthic Biomancer+Golgari Grave-Troll
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-mill
Benthic Biomancer+Light of Promise+Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Light of Promise+Horizon Chimera
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Brallin, Skyshark Rider+Cleric Class
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Thran Vigil+Benthic Biomancer+Golgari Thug
{U}{B}
Infinite self-mill
Benthic Biomancer+Starving Revenant+Heliod, Sun-Crowned
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
Benthic Biomancer+Heliod, Sun-Crowned+Glint-Horn Buccaneer
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Horizon Chimera+Sunbond
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Archangel of Thune+Glint-Horn Buccaneer
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Brallin, Skyshark Rider+Light of Promise
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+The Locust God+Cathars' Crusade+Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite lootingNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteWin the game
Benthic Biomancer+Cleric Class+Glint-Horn Buccaneer
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Archangel of Thune+Magmakin Artillerist
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+The Locust God+Cathars' Crusade+Laboratory Maniac
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite lootingNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteWin the game
Thran Vigil+Benthic Biomancer+Stinkweed Imp
{U}{B}
Infinite self-mill
Thran Vigil+Benthic Biomancer+Shambling Shell
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-mill
Benthic Biomancer+Sunbond+Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Brallin, Skyshark Rider+Heliod, Sun-Crowned
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
Benthic Biomancer+Cleric Class+Magmakin Artillerist
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers

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Format legality

Rulings

  • 2019-01-25

    An ability that triggers when counters are put on a permanent will trigger if that permanent somehow enters the battlefield with those counters.

  • 2019-01-25

    If a creature somehow loses all of its +1/+1 counters, it can adapt again and get more +1/+1 counters.

  • 2019-01-25

    You can always activate an ability that will cause a creature to adapt. As that ability resolves, if the creature has a +1/+1 counter on it for any reason, you simply won't put any +1/+1 counters on it.

  • 2019-01-25

    You draw a card and discard a card all while Benthic Biomancer's triggered ability is resolving. Nothing can happen between the two, and no player may choose to take actions.

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