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Winding Constrictor
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Winding Constrictor

{B}{G}

Creature — Snake

If one or more counters would be put on an artifact or creature you control, that many plus one of each of those kinds of counters are put on that permanent instead.

If you would get one or more counters, you get that many plus one of each of those kinds of counters instead.

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Set
Secret Lair Drop (SLD #309)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
2
Released
2021-11-29
Artist
Crocodile Jackson
EDHREC rank
#2,068
Colour identity
{B}{G}
Finishes
Nonfoil, Etched
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 0.18
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.

Combos 142

Ghave, Guru of Spores+Cryptic Trilobite+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
1,531 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ghave, Guru of Spores+Cryptic Trilobite+Hardened Scales+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilitiesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggers
1,310 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ghave, Guru of Spores+Cryptic Trilobite+Conclave Mentor+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilitiesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggers
974 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Tayam, Luminous Enigma+Wall of Roots+Ashnod's Altar+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-mill
966 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vigor+Walking Ballista+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite damage
955 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Crystalline Crawler+Simic Ascendancy+Corpsejack Menace+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite colored manaWin the game at the beginning of your next upkeep
783 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ghave, Guru of Spores+Cryptic Trilobite+Branching Evolution+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilitiesInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggers
662 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Crystalline Crawler+Simic Ascendancy+Branching Evolution+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite colored manaWin the game at the beginning of your next upkeep
625 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Crystalline Crawler+Simic Ascendancy+Winding Constrictor+Doubling Season
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite colored manaWin the game at the beginning of your next upkeep
365 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Crystalline Crawler+Simic Ascendancy+Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite colored manaWin the game at the beginning of your next upkeep
360 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Crystalline Crawler+Simic Ascendancy+Winding Constrictor+Innkeeper's Talent
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite colored manaWin the game at the beginning of your next upkeep
345 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Magistrate's Scepter+Contagion Engine+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite turnsLock
330 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vigor+Triskelion+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite damage
175 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rite of Passage+Walking Ballista+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite damage
150 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Strength of Will+Walking Ballista+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
112 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Whirler Virtuoso+Guide of Souls+Winding Constrictor+Izzet Generatorium
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
107 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Crystalline Crawler+Simic Ascendancy+Winding Constrictor+The Earth Crystal
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite colored manaWin the game at the beginning of your next upkeep
94 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Whirler Virtuoso+Guide of Souls+Winding Constrictor+Aether Refinery
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite energy countersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
90 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Spike Feeder+Unspeakable Symbol+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
88 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Whirler Virtuoso+Guide of Souls+Sphinx of the Revelation+Winding Constrictor
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite energy countersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
81 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Rite of Passage+Triskelion+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite damage
81 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Aethergeode Miner+Aetherstorm Roc+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
77 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Gatta and Luzzu+Walking Ballista+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
62 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Crystalline Crawler+Simic Ascendancy+Winding Constrictor+Loading Zone
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite colored manaWin the game at the beginning of your next upkeep
56 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sporoloth Ancient+Fungal Bloom+Phyrexian Altar+Parallel Lives+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
54 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Decoction Module+Winding Constrictor+Automated Assembly Line+Panharmonicon
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite energy countersInfinite tapped creature tokens
41 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Crystalline Crawler+Simic Ascendancy+Primal Vigor+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite colored manaWin the game at the beginning of your next upkeep
32 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Strength of Will+Triskelion+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
29 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel+Magistrate's Scepter+Winding Constrictor
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite turnsLock
21 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Whirler Virtuoso+Guide of Souls+Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion+Winding Constrictor
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Devoted Druid+Leyline of Abundance+Branching Evolution+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sporoloth Ancient+Fungal Bloom+Phyrexian Altar+Primal Vigor+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
18 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sporoloth Ancient+Fungal Bloom+Phyrexian Altar+Anointed Procession+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Devoted Druid+Leyline of Abundance+Winding Constrictor+Innkeeper's Talent
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vigor+Winding Constrictor+Deathbringer Thoctar
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite damage
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Devoted Druid+Leyline of Abundance+Corpsejack Menace+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sporoloth Ancient+Fungal Bloom+Phyrexian Altar+Chatterfang, Squirrel General+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sporoloth Ancient+Fungal Bloom+Phyrexian Altar+Adrix and Nev, Twincasters+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Devoted Druid+Leyline of Abundance+Winding Constrictor+Doubling Season
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Gatta and Luzzu+Triskelion+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damage
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Decoction Module+Winding Constrictor+Automated Assembly Line+Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite energy countersInfinite tapped creature tokens
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Decoction Module+Winding Constrictor+Automated Assembly Line+Yarok, the Desecrated
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite energy countersInfinite tapped creature tokens
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sporoloth Ancient+Fungal Bloom+Phyrexian Altar+Winding Constrictor+Mondrak, Glory Dominus
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Decoction Module+Winding Constrictor+Automated Assembly Line+Virtue of Knowledge // Vantress Visions
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite energy countersInfinite tapped creature tokens
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Devoted Druid+Leyline of Abundance+Winding Constrictor+The Earth Crystal
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Sporoloth Ancient+Fungal Bloom+Phyrexian Altar+Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization+Winding Constrictor
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggers
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Leech Bonder+Cryptolith Rite+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite proliferate
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Devoted Druid+Leyline of Abundance+Winding Constrictor+Loading Zone
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Lost Jitte+Karn's Bastion+Cryptic Trilobite+Winding Constrictor
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you controlInfinite charge counters on a permanentInfinite mana lands you control can produceInfinite proliferateInfinite untap of lands you control
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Whirler Virtuoso+Guide of Souls+Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+Winding Constrictor
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature tokensInfinite energy countersInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

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Format legality

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

Rulings

  • 2017-02-09

    If an artifact or creature you control would enter the battlefield with a number of any kind of counters on it, it enters with that many plus one instead.

  • 2017-02-09

    If an effect includes multiple instructions to put one or more counters on an artifact or creature, such as Lifecrafter's Gift does, Winding Constrictor's effect applies to each of those instructions.

  • 2017-02-09

    If you control two Winding Constrictors, the number of counters placed on the artifact or creature is the original number plus two. Three Winding Constrictors adds three to the original number, and so on.

  • 2017-02-09

    If you would get counters of multiple kinds at the same time, Winding Constrictor increases the number of each of those kinds of counters by one. The same is true if counters of multiple kinds would be placed on an artifact or creature you control.

  • 2017-02-09

    Winding Constrictor's effect can't apply to itself as it's entering the battlefield or to any other permanent entering the battlefield at the same time as it.

  • 2017-09-29

    If a nonartifact, noncreature permanent (such as a planeswalker) would enter the battlefield with counters on it and become an artifact or a creature on the battlefield due to another card's effect (such as that of Mycosynth Lattice), Winding Constrictor's effect will give that permanent another of those counters.

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