Aphelia, Viper Whisperer

Aphelia, Viper Whisperer

Legendary Creature — Gorgon Assassin

Mana cost: {1}{B}

How we read this card

Deathtouch
Whenever Aphelia attacks, you may pay {1}{B/G}. If you do, create a 1/1 black Snake creature token with deathtouch.

triggered — makes a token

Until end of turn, whenever one or more Gorgons and/or Snakes you control deal combat damage to a player, that player loses half their life, rounded up.

activated {4}{B} — makes each opponent lose life equal to half

What a deck led by this card wants

Causes: create a Snake creature token, put a Snake creature token onto the battlefield, make a player lose life.

Cares about: nothing.

Works well with

an Assassin deals combat damage — 212 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer deals combat damage:

  1. Layla Hassan — brings a card back
  2. Ezio, Blade of Vengeance — draws you 1 card
  3. Etrata, Deadly Fugitive — triggers
  4. Jacob Frye — exiles a card from your graveyard

an Assassin attacks — 212 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer attacks:

  1. The Revelations of Ezio — puts a counter on a permanent
  2. Origin of the Hidden Ones — makes a token

an Assassin creature it grants types to — 219 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Reaper's Scythe — Reaper's Scythe gives Aphelia, Viper Whisperer an extra creature type

218 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

provide a creature to sacrifice — 2,720 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Birthing Ritual — Aphelia, Viper Whisperer makes fodder for Birthing Ritual

2,719 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature token enters the battlefield — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

When a Snake enters thanks to Aphelia, Viper Whisperer:

  1. Securitron Squadron — puts a counter on a permanent
  2. Anointer Priest — gains you 1 life
  3. Nesting Dovehawk — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

a creature token is created — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer makes a Snake token, Staff of the Storyteller puts a story counter on itself

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

life is lost — 3,160 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer makes a player lose life:

  1. Far Fortune, End Boss — raises your speed
  2. Zahur, Glory's Past — raises your speed
  3. Mendicant Core, Guidelight — raises your speed
  4. Aether Syphon — raises your speed
  5. Vnwxt, Verbose Host — raises your speed
  6. Embalmed Ascendant — raises your speed
  7. Slick Imitator — raises your speed
  8. Oath of Lim-Dûl — sacrifices an enchantment
  9. Marina Vendrell's Grimoire — triggers
  10. Lich's Mastery — triggers

46 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token enters the battlefield — 3,710 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

When a Snake enters thanks to Aphelia, Viper Whisperer:

  1. Baron Bertram Graywater — makes a token
  2. Marneus Calgar — draws you 1 card
  3. Belladonna Took — gains you 1 life
  4. Kambal, Profiteering Mayor — makes each opponent lose 1 life
  5. Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed — makes a token
  6. Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards — draws you 1 card
  7. Cloakwood Swarmkeeper — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Woodland Champion — puts that many +1/+1 counters on itself
  9. Leonardo, the Balance — puts a counter on a creature
  10. Spiritcall Enthusiast // Scrollboost — becomes prepared

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token is created — 3,711 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer makes a Snake token:

  1. Akim, the Soaring Wind — makes a token
  2. Idol of Oblivion — draws you 1 card
  3. Rosie Cotton of South Lane — puts a counter on a permanent
  4. Mirkwood Bats — makes each opponent lose 1 life

17 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer attacks:

  1. Temmet, Naktamun's Will — draws you 1 card
  2. Grim Javelineer — gives +1/+0
  3. Invisible Woman — triggers
  4. Caesar, Legion's Emperor — sacrifices a creature
  5. Guide of Souls — triggers
  6. Campsite Cuisine — sacrifices a Food
  7. Gossip's Talent — triggers
  8. Banon, the Returners' Leader — draws and discards
  9. Toph, Earthbending Master — puts a counter on a permanent
  10. Three Dog, Galaxy News DJ — sacrifices an Aura

122 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer attacks:

  1. Adaptive Omnitool — searches a library
  2. Anthem of Rakdos — gives +2/+0
  3. Kindred Discovery — draws you 1 card
  4. Invasion of New Capenna // Holy Frazzle-Cannon — puts counters on a permanent
  5. Chorale of the Void — brings a card back
  6. Saw — sacrifices a creature

198 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature blocks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

  1. Tide of War — When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer blocks, Tide of War sacrifices a creature

29 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature enters the battlefield — 19,800 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

  1. Slash, Reptile Rampager — When a Snake enters thanks to Aphelia, Viper Whisperer, Slash, Reptile Rampager deals 2 damage
  2. Gimli of the Glittering Caves — When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer enters, Gimli of the Glittering Caves puts counters on a permanent
  3. Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior — When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer enters, Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior puts a counter on itself
  4. Legolas Greenleaf — When Aphelia, Viper Whisperer enters, Legolas Greenleaf puts a counter on a permanent
  5. The Neutrinos — When a Snake enters thanks to Aphelia, Viper Whisperer, The Neutrinos gets +1/+0
  6. Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry — When a Snake enters thanks to Aphelia, Viper Whisperer, Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry grants flying, haste and menace
  7. Aetherstorm Roc — When a Snake enters thanks to Aphelia, Viper Whisperer, Aetherstorm Roc puts a counter on a permanent you control
  8. Raphael, Most Attitude — When a Snake enters thanks to Aphelia, Viper Whisperer, Raphael, Most Attitude exiles a card from your library

334 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything enters the battlefield — 26,499 cards in the game can cause this (Aphelia is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When a Snake enters thanks to Aphelia, Viper Whisperer, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

53 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.