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Prowler, Clawed Thief
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Prowler, Clawed Thief

{1}{U}{B}

Legendary Creature — Human Rogue Villain

Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

Whenever another Villain you control enters, Prowler connives. (Draw a card, then discard a card. If you discarded a nonland card, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.)

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MenaceConnive
Set
Through the Omenpaths (OM1 #128)
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana value
3
Released
2025-09-23
Artist
Cristi Balanescu
EDHREC rank
#7,916
Colour identity
{B}{U}
Finishes
Nonfoil
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.
Can be your commander
Draw

Combos 9

Ultron, Unlimited+Prowler, Clawed Thief+Ashnod's Altar
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite artifact ETBNear-infinite artifact LTBNear-infinite artifact sacrifice triggersNear-infinite artifact tokensNear-infinite colorless manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite death triggers
1,132 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ultron, Unlimited+Prowler, Clawed Thief+Krark-Clan Ironworks
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite artifact ETBNear-infinite artifact LTBNear-infinite artifact sacrifice triggersNear-infinite artifact tokensNear-infinite colorless manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite death triggers
465 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ultron, Unlimited+Prowler, Clawed Thief+Phyrexian Altar
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite artifact ETBNear-infinite artifact LTBNear-infinite artifact sacrifice triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
203 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Prowler, Clawed Thief+Cryptcaller Chariot+Maskwood Nexus
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens
37 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Prowler, Clawed Thief+Cryptcaller Chariot+Leyline of Transformation
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens
17 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Prowler, Clawed Thief+Cryptcaller Chariot+Arcane Adaptation
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Prowler, Clawed Thief+Cryptcaller Chariot+Conspiracy
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Ultron, Unlimited+Prowler, Clawed Thief+Thermopod
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite artifact ETBNear-infinite artifact LTBNear-infinite artifact sacrifice triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Prowler, Clawed Thief+Cryptcaller Chariot+Xenograft
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 9 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Tombstone, Career Criminal 92 %+90.6 %
  2. Mysterio, Master of Illusion 84 %+83.6 %
  3. Mob Lookout 79 %+78.5 %
  4. Chameleon, Master of Disguise 83 %+78.3 %
  5. Vulture, Scheming Scavenger 77 %+76.0 %
  6. Flying Octobot 75 %+73.8 %
  7. Doc Ock's Henchmen 75 %+73.7 %
  8. Doc Ock, Sinister Scientist 74 %+73.2 %
  9. Baron Strucker, HYDRA Overlord 75 %+72.8 %
  10. Swarm, Being of Bees 71 %+70.7 %
  11. Leader, Super-Genius 72 %+69.4 %
  12. Scorpion, Seething Striker 70 %+69.1 %
  13. Doctor Octopus, Master Planner 66 %+65.6 %
  14. Morbius the Living Vampire 66 %+65.2 %
  15. Mechanical Mobster 63 %+62.6 %
  16. Unstable Experiment 62 %+60.7 %
  17. Common Crook 61 %+60.5 %
  18. Venom, Evil Unleashed 59 %+58.8 %
  19. Beetle, Legacy Criminal 58 %+57.4 %
  20. Iron Monger, Sadistic Tycoon 59 %+56.6 %
  21. Madame Masque 58 %+56.5 %
  22. Kang, Temporal Tyrant 58 %+56.4 %
  23. Prison Break 56 %+55.5 %
  24. Ultron, Unlimited 54 %+53.7 %
  25. Moonstone, Harsh Mistress 54 %+53.2 %
  26. The Spot's Portal 53 %+52.7 %
  27. Venom's Hunger 53 %+52.7 %
  28. Behold the Sinister Six! 53 %+52.3 %
  29. Black Cat, Cunning Thief 54 %+52.3 %
  30. Merciless Enforcers 52 %+51.3 %
  31. Kid Loki 51 %+50.8 %
  32. Morlun, Devourer of Spiders 51 %+50.5 %
  33. Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary 51 %+50.4 %
  34. Villainous Hideout 52 %+49.9 %
  35. The Masters of Evil 50 %+49.4 %
  36. Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon 49 %+48.7 %
  37. Mysterio's Phantasm 49 %+48.3 %
  38. Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic 49 %+45.8 %
  39. Crimson Cowl, Master of Evil 46 %+45.5 %
  40. Venomized Cat 45 %+44.6 %
  41. Inner Demons Gangsters 44 %+43.7 %
  42. Sinister Hideout 45 %+42.7 %
  43. Construct a Cosmic Cube 43 %+41.4 %
  44. Visions of Villainy 41 %+40.2 %
  45. Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor 40 %+38.7 %
  46. Risky Research 38 %+37.0 %
  47. Whoosh! 37 %+36.6 %
  48. Villainous Wrath 37 %+35.9 %
  49. Spider-Man No More 35 %+34.2 %
  50. Venom, Eddie Brock 34 %+34.0 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Swamp 100 %+3.1 %
  2. Island 100 %+2.7 %
  3. Tombstone, Career Criminal 92 %+90.6 %
  4. Mysterio, Master of Illusion 84 %+83.6 %
  5. Chameleon, Master of Disguise 83 %+78.3 %
  6. Sol Ring 80 %-7.1 %
  7. Mob Lookout 79 %+78.5 %
  8. Arcane Signet 78 %-5.9 %
  9. Command Tower 77 %-9.9 %
  10. Vulture, Scheming Scavenger 77 %+76.0 %
  11. Baron Strucker, HYDRA Overlord 75 %+72.8 %
  12. Flying Octobot 75 %+73.8 %
  13. Doc Ock's Henchmen 75 %+73.7 %
  14. Doc Ock, Sinister Scientist 74 %+73.2 %
  15. Leader, Super-Genius 72 %+69.4 %
  16. Swarm, Being of Bees 71 %+70.7 %
  17. Scorpion, Seething Striker 70 %+69.1 %
  18. Doctor Octopus, Master Planner 66 %+65.6 %
  19. Morbius the Living Vampire 66 %+65.2 %
  20. Mechanical Mobster 63 %+62.6 %
  21. Unstable Experiment 62 %+60.7 %
  22. Common Crook 61 %+60.5 %
  23. Venom, Evil Unleashed 59 %+58.8 %
  24. Iron Monger, Sadistic Tycoon 59 %+56.6 %
  25. Kang, Temporal Tyrant 58 %+56.4 %
  26. Beetle, Legacy Criminal 58 %+57.4 %
  27. Madame Masque 58 %+56.5 %
  28. Prison Break 56 %+55.5 %
  29. Sunken Hollow 55 %-9.9 %
  30. Ultron, Unlimited 54 %+53.7 %
  31. Moonstone, Harsh Mistress 54 %+53.2 %
  32. Black Cat, Cunning Thief 54 %+52.3 %
  33. Behold the Sinister Six! 53 %+52.3 %
  34. The Spot's Portal 53 %+52.7 %
  35. Venom's Hunger 53 %+52.7 %
  36. Villainous Hideout 52 %+49.9 %
  37. Merciless Enforcers 52 %+51.3 %
  38. Kid Loki 51 %+50.8 %
  39. Morlun, Devourer of Spiders 51 %+50.5 %
  40. Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary 51 %+50.4 %
  41. The Masters of Evil 50 %+49.4 %
  42. Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon 49 %+48.7 %
  43. Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic 49 %+45.8 %
  44. Mysterio's Phantasm 49 %+48.3 %
  45. Drowned Catacomb 47 %-7.8 %
  46. Talisman of Dominance 47 %-11.1 %
  47. Crimson Cowl, Master of Evil 46 %+45.5 %
  48. Sinister Hideout 45 %+42.7 %
  49. Path of Ancestry 45 %+18.6 %
  50. Venomized Cat 45 %+44.6 %

Format legality

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

Rulings

  • 2025-09-19

    If a resolving spell or ability instructs a specific creature to connive but that creature has left the battlefield, the creature still connives. If you discard a nonland card this way, you won't put a +1/+1 counter on anything. Abilities that trigger "when [that creature] connives" will trigger.

  • 2025-09-19

    If no card is discarded, most likely because that player's hand is empty and an effect says they can't draw cards, the conniving creature does not receive a +1/+1 counter.

  • 2025-09-19

    Once an ability that causes a creature to connive begins to resolve, no player may take any other actions until it's done. Notably, opponents can't try to remove the conniving creature after you discard a nonland card but before it receives a counter.

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