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Heartless Summoning
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Heartless Summoning

{1}{B}

Enchantment

Creature spells you cast cost {2} less to cast.

Creatures you control get -1/-1.

"They won't be winning any beauty pageants, but they'll do the trick." —Enslow, ghoulcaller of Nephalia

Set
Innistrad Remastered (INR #117)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
2
Released
2025-01-24
Artist
Anthony Palumbo
EDHREC rank
#2,793
Colour identity
{B}
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 0.25
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Combos 110

Acererak the Archlich+Relic of Legends+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
1,717 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Ayara, First of Locthwain+Bontu's Monument+K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
1,210 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Gravecrawler+Pitiless Plunderer+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
976 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Catalyst Elemental+Greenwarden of Murasa+Heartless Summoning
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite red manaInfinite storm count
180 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Yedora, Grave Gardener+Ruthless Ripper+Heartless Summoning
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite green manaInfinite landfall triggersInfinite lifeloss
140 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Catalyst Elemental+Grave Sifter+Heartless Summoning
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Each opponent returns all creature cards from their graveyard to their handInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite red manaInfinite storm count
118 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ashling, the Limitless+Catalyst Elemental+Heartless Summoning+Graveshifter
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggersInfinite red manaInfinite storm count
94 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Oathsworn Vampire+Phyrexian Altar+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
89 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Heartless Summoning+Myr Retriever+Junk Diver
{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
81 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Sibsig Ceremony+Myr Retriever+Scrap Trawler+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
74 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge+Universal Automaton+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
72 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Cryptic Trilobite+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilitiesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
69 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Sibsig Ceremony+Myr Retriever+Workshop Assistant+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
61 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Sibsig Ceremony+Junk Diver+Workshop Assistant+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
59 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Heartless Summoning+Aang, Airbending Master
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
57 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Workhorse+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggers
56 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Heartless Summoning+Aang, the Last Airbender
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
45 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge+Jousting Dummy+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
45 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Lightning Greaves+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
40 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Aang, Airbending Master+Aang, the Last Airbender+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
37 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Heartless Summoning+Aang, Swift Savior // Aang and La, Ocean's Fury
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
36 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Heartless Summoning+Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
29 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Garna, the Bloodflame+Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+Heartless Summoning+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
28 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea+Heartless Summoning
{B}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
27 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Skullclamp+Pitiless Plunderer+Stridehangar Automaton+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Shuko+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Aethersnipe+Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea+Heartless Summoning
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Warrior en-Kor+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Appa, Steadfast Guardian+Wispweaver Angel+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature tokensInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Heartless Summoning+Grafted Wargear
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Geralf, the Fleshwright+Ebondeath, Dracolich+Phyrexian Altar+Heartless Summoning
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creature tokenInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Shaman en-Kor+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Outrider en-Kor+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Umbral Mantle+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Kaya the Inexorable+Pitiless Plunderer+Felidar Guardian+Heartless Summoning+Altar of Dementia
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Kaya the Inexorable+Pitiless Plunderer+Felidar Guardian+Heartless Summoning+Phyrexian Altar
{W}{B}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Basal Sliver+Decaying Soil+Heartless Summoning
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Diamond Lion+Decaying Soil+Heartless Summoning+Anger
{B}{R}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Darien, King of Kjeldor+Sanguinary Priest+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Acererak the Archlich+Heartless Summoning+Oltec Matterweaver
{W}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 countersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite damageNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifelossNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite ventures into the dungeon
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Geralf, the Fleshwright+Pitiless Plunderer+Ebondeath, Dracolich+Altar of Dementia+Heartless Summoning
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creature tokenInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Geralf, the Fleshwright+Pitiless Plunderer+Ebondeath, Dracolich+Carrion Feeder+Heartless Summoning
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite +1/+1 counters on a creature tokenInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Dualcaster Mage+Heartless Summoning+Airbender's Reversal
{R}{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Aang, Swift Savior // Aang and La, Ocean's Fury+Reflections of Littjara+Heartless Summoning
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Spirit en-Kor+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Puresteel Paladin+Heartless Summoning
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Monk Gyatso+Heartless Summoning+Lancers en-Kor
{W}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Prosper, Tome-Bound+Portcullis+Eternal Scourge+Heartless Summoning
{B}{R}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Yahenni, Undying Partisan+Heartless Summoning
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rakdos, the Muscle+Priest of Gix+Haunted Crossroads+Bloodthrone Vampire+Heartless Summoning
{B}{R}
Exile your library with the ability to play the exiled cards until your next end stepInfinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm countInfinitely large creature until end of turn
0 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 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

  • 2025-01-24

    Heartless Summoning’s first ability can only reduce the generic mana portion of a creature spell’s cost.

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