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Lesser Masticore
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Lesser Masticore

{2}

Artifact Creature — Masticore

As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card.

{4}: This creature deals 1 damage to target creature.

Persist (When this creature dies, if it had no -1/-1 counters on it, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control with a -1/-1 counter on it.)

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Persist
Set
Modern Horizons (MH1 #225)
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana value
2
Released
2019-06-14
Artist
Wisnu Tan
EDHREC rank
#7,625
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 0.27
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Removal

Combos 343

Renata, Called to the Hunt+Ashnod's Altar+Lesser Masticore
{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite death triggers
447 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Renata, Called to the Hunt+Altar of Dementia+Lesser Masticore
{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite mill
347 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Luminous Broodmoth+Lesser Masticore+Bartolomé del Presidio
{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
338 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Renata, Called to the Hunt+Phyrexian Altar+Lesser Masticore
{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite death triggers
286 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tribute to the World Tree+Lesser Masticore+Ashnod's Altar
{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite death triggers
214 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tribute to the World Tree+Lesser Masticore+Phyrexian Altar
{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite death triggers
171 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tribute to the World Tree+Lesser Masticore+Altar of Dementia
{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-mill
162 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lesser Masticore+Good-Fortune Unicorn+Altar of Dementia
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite mill
147 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Luminous Broodmoth+Lesser Masticore+Grinding Station
{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-mill
67 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Spark Double+Lesser Masticore+Ashnod's Altar
{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite death triggers
60 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tayam, Luminous Enigma+Cathodion+Carrion Feeder+Lesser Masticore
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-mill
54 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Surrak and Goreclaw+Lesser Masticore+Ashnod's Altar
{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite death triggers
41 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Melira, Sylvok Outcast+Lesser Masticore+Grinding Station
{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-mill
41 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Surrak and Goreclaw+Lesser Masticore+Altar of Dementia
{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-mill
38 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Surrak and Goreclaw+Lesser Masticore+Phyrexian Altar
{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite death triggers
34 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Melira, Sylvok Outcast+Lesser Masticore+Arcbound Ravager
{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
32 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Moritte of the Frost+Lesser Masticore+Ashnod's Altar
{G}{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite death triggers
30 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashnod's Altar+Lesser Masticore+Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
28 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grumgully, the Generous+Protean Hulk+Lesser Masticore+Reckless Fireweaver+Arcbound Ravager
{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
27 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Goblin Bombardment+Lesser Masticore+Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
27 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Viscera Seer+Lesser Masticore+Serra Redeemer
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1
26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief+Lesser Masticore+Ashnod's Altar
{W}{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
26 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Krark-Clan Ironworks+Lesser Masticore+Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
24 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Melira, Sylvok Outcast+Lesser Masticore+Krark-Clan Ironworks
{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Quillspike+Phyrexian Altar+Lesser Masticore
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinitely large creature until end of turn
22 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lesser Masticore+Arcbound Ravager+Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
{U}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
21 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashnod's Altar+Lesser Masticore+Serra Redeemer
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Moritte of the Frost+Lesser Masticore+Phyrexian Altar
{G}{U}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite death triggers
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Luminous Broodmoth+Lesser Masticore+Krark-Clan Ironworks
{W}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Altar of Dementia+Lesser Masticore+Serra Redeemer
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-mill
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lesser Masticore+Bartolomé del Presidio+Serra Redeemer
{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
17 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lesser Masticore+Carrion Feeder+Serra Redeemer
{W}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
17 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Slimefoot, the Stowaway+Ivy Lane Denizen+Ashnod's Altar+Lesser Masticore
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grinding Station+Lesser Masticore+Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-mill
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Goblin Bombardment+Lesser Masticore+Serra Redeemer
{R}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Luminous Broodmoth+Lesser Masticore+Arcbound Ravager
{W}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lesser Masticore+Yahenni, Undying Partisan+Serra Redeemer
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Blasting Station+Lesser Masticore+Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
{U}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Phyrexian Altar+Lesser Masticore+Serra Redeemer
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Curator Beastie+Lesser Masticore+Altar of Dementia
{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-mill
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Umbral Collar Zealot+Lesser Masticore+Serra Redeemer
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite surveil
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zameck Guildmage+Lesser Masticore+Ashnod's Altar
{G}{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tayam, Luminous Enigma+Necrosynthesis+Ashnod's Altar+Lesser Masticore
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millPut a selection of permanant cards from your library and graveyard onto the battlefield
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zameck Guildmage+Lesser Masticore+Phyrexian Altar
{G}{U}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Curator Beastie+Lesser Masticore+Goblin Bombardment
{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggers
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Woe Strider+Lesser Masticore+Serra Redeemer
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Curator Beastie+Lesser Masticore+Ashnod's Altar
{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashnod's Altar+Yotian Dissident+Lesser Masticore
{G}{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lazav, the Multifarious+Lesser Masticore+Ashnod's Altar+Butcher Ghoul
{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite surveil
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Luminous Broodmoth+Lesser Masticore+Atog
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinitely large creature until end of turn
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not 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 Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2019-06-14

    If a card with persist is removed from the graveyard after it dies but before the ability trigger resolves, it won't be returned to the battlefield.

  • 2019-06-14

    If a creature has +1/+1 counters and -1/-1 counters on it, state-based actions remove the same number of each so that it has only one kind of those of counters on it. Lesser Masticore's persist ability can bring it back again if its -1/-1 counters are removed this way.

  • 2019-06-14

    If a creature with persist that has +1/+1 counters on it receives enough -1/-1 counters to cause it to be destroyed by lethal damage or put into its owner's graveyard for having 0 or less toughness, persist won't trigger and the card won't return to the battlefield. That's because persist checks the creature as it last existed on the battlefield, and it still had -1/-1 counters on it at that point.

  • 2019-06-14

    Once persist returns the creature, it's considered a new object with no relation to the object that it was. Auras that were attached to it won't return to the battlefield. Equipment that was attached to it will remain unattached. Any counters that were on it won't be put on the new creature.

  • 2019-06-14

    You must discard exactly one card to cast Lesser Masticore; you can't cast it without discarding a card, and you can't discard additional cards. If Lesser Masticore enters the battlefield without being cast (perhaps because of its persist ability) you don't discard a card.

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