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Ancestral Statue
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Ancestral Statue

{4}

Artifact Creature — Golem

When this creature enters, return a nonland permanent you control to its owner's hand.

The mage awakened the statue in hopes of learning the lost lore of her clan, but the statue was interested only in war.

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Set
Dragons of Tarkir (DTK #234)
Rarity
Common
Mana value
4
Released
2015-03-27
Artist
Tomasz Jedruszek
EDHREC rank
#6,970
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 12 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 0.31
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Combos 144

Ancestral Statue+Animar, Soul of Elements
{G}{U}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
12,327 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Intruder Alarm+Ancestral Statue
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
1,503 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Temur Battlecrier
{G}{U}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1,250 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Rakdos, Lord of Riots
{B}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1,212 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Chakram Retriever+Ancestral Statue
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite storm count
1,210 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Sami, Wildcat Captain
{R}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
1,023 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mycosynth Golem+Ancestral Statue
{C}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
631 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
556 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Peregrine Drake+Ancestral Statue+Starfield Vocalist
{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
320 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Peregrine Drake+Ancestral Statue+Panharmonicon
{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
264 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Ancestral Statue+Sol Ring+Mana Vault
{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
178 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Displacer Kitten+Ancestral Statue+Sol Ring+Mox Amber
{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana among colors of legendary creatures and planeswalkers you controlInfinite storm count
148 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse
{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
135 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Ezzaroot Channeler
{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
119 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge+Ancestral Statue
{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
100 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Urza, Lord Protector+The Mightstone and Weakstone+Ancestral Statue
{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
71 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Henzie "Toolbox" Torre+Ancestral Statue
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
62 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Mana Echoes
{R}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
56 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Ashnod's Altar+Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
52 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Peregrine Drake+Ancestral Statue+Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
{W}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
40 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator+Ancestral Statue+Intruder Alarm
{U}{R}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
39 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos+Ancestral Statue+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Mondrak, Glory Dominus
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
35 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Kozilek's Unsealing+Doubling Season
{G}{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
34 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor+Ancestral Statue+Intruder Alarm
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
30 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Peregrine Drake+Ancestral Statue+Virtue of Knowledge // Vantress Visions
{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
24 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos+Ancestral Statue+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Anointed Procession
{W}{B}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room+Intruder Alarm+Ancestral Statue
{W}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
23 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Helga, Skittish Seer+Mind Over Matter+Ancestral Statue
{G}{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spells with mana value 4 or greater or creature spells with X in their mana costNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite storm countNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
21 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Volo, Guide to Monsters+Food Chain+Ancestral Statue
{G}{U}
Infinite colored mana that can only be spent to cast creature spellsInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
19 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Chief Engineer+Ancestral Statue+Intruder Alarm
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
18 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Clock of Omens+Panharmonicon+Everflowing Chalice
{C}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Sibsig Ceremony+Ancestral Statue+Ashnod's Altar
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Peregrine Drake+Ancestral Statue+Yarok, the Desecrated
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Surge Conductor+Magistrate's Scepter+Ancestral Statue
{C}
Infinite turnsLock
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Oltec Matterweaver+Ancestral Statue+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Stridehangar Automaton
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zacama, Primal Calamity+Panharmonicon+Ancestral Statue
{R}{G}{W}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite damage to creaturesInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm count
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Oltec Matterweaver+Ancestral Statue+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Academy Manufactor
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite card drawInfinite Clue tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite copies of tokens you controlInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite draw triggersInfinite Food tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite storm countInfinite Treasure tokens
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Fist of Suns+Ancestral Statue
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines+Ancestral Statue+Clock of Omens+Everflowing Chalice
{W}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Peregrine Drake+Ancestral Statue+Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
{U}
Infinite blue manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of lands you control
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Battered Golem+Clock of Omens+Ancestral Statue+Empowered Autogenerator
{C}
Infinite charge counters on a permanentInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog+Clock of Omens+Ancestral Statue+Empowered Autogenerator
{C}
Infinite charge counters on a permanentInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Morophon, the Boundless+Ancestral Statue+Leyline of Mutation
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sai, Master Thopterist+Ancestral Statue+Clock of Omens+Empowered Autogenerator
{U}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite card drawInfinite charge counters on a permanentInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite draw triggersInfinite storm countInfinite tapped creature tokens
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Kozilek's Unsealing+Ashnod's Altar
{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog+Clock of Omens+Ancestral Statue+Chromatic Orrery
{C}
Infinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite draw triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Oltec Matterweaver+Ancestral Statue+Ashnod's Altar+Anointed Procession
{W}
Infinite artifact ETBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Battered Golem+Clock of Omens+Ancestral Statue+Chromatic Orrery
{C}
Infinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite draw triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Alela, Artful Provocateur+Ancestral Statue+Ashnod's Altar+Anointed Procession
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ancestral Statue+Clock of Omens+Panharmonicon+Chromatic Orrery
{C}
Infinite card drawInfinite colored manaInfinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite draw triggersInfinite storm count
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

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

Rulings

  • 2015-02-25

    Ancestral Statue’s ability is mandatory. If Ancestral Statue is the only nonland permanent you control when its ability resolves, you must return it to its owner’s hand.

  • 2015-02-25

    The triggered ability doesn’t target any permanent. You choose which one to return as the ability resolves. No player can respond to this choice once the ability starts resolving.

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