Benthicore

Benthicore

Creature — Elemental

Mana cost: {6}{U}

How we read this card

When this creature enters, create two 1/1 blue Merfolk Wizard creature tokens.

triggered — makes 2 tokens

Untap this creature. It gains shroud until end of turn.

activated Tap two untapped Merfolk you control — untaps a permanent

activated Tap two untapped Merfolk you control — grants a keyword

Causes: create a Merfolk creature token, create a Wizard creature token, put a Merfolk creature token onto the battlefield, put a Wizard creature token onto the battlefield, untap a creature.

Cares about: nothing.

Works well with

hits creature — 2,298 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Jalira, Master Polymorphist — Jalira, Master Polymorphist can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  2. Kethek, Crucible Goliath — Kethek, Crucible Goliath can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  3. Polymorph — Polymorph can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  4. Birthing Ritual — Birthing Ritual can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  5. Industrial Advancement — Industrial Advancement can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  6. Killer Instinct — Killer Instinct can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  7. Arthur, Marigold Knight — Arthur, Marigold Knight can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  8. Proteus Staff — Proteus Staff can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  9. Synthetic Destiny — Synthetic Destiny can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  10. Divergent Transformations — Divergent Transformations can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library
  11. Mass Polymorph — Mass Polymorph can put Benthicore onto the battlefield from your library

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

a Merfolk enters the battlefield — 397 cards in the game can cause this (Benthicore is one).

When a Merfolk enters thanks to Benthicore:

  1. Forerunner of the Heralds — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  2. Deeproot Elite — puts a counter on a Merfolk
  3. River Sneak — gets +1/+1

a creature untaps — 519 cards in the game can cause this (Benthicore is one).

  1. Fishing Pole — When Benthicore untaps, Fishing Pole triggers

an Elemental enters the battlefield — 754 cards in the game can cause this (Benthicore is one).

When Benthicore enters:

  1. Champion of the Path — deals its power damage
  2. Risen Reef — puts a land onto the battlefield

a Wizard creature enters the battlefield — 1,264 cards in the game can cause this (Benthicore is one).

  1. Diviner's Wand — When a Wizard enters thanks to Benthicore, Diviner's Wand triggers

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

When a Merfolk or Wizard enters thanks to Benthicore:

  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 (Benthicore is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Benthicore makes a Merfolk or Wizard 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.

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

When a Merfolk or Wizard enters thanks to Benthicore:

  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 (Benthicore is one).

When Benthicore makes a Merfolk or Wizard 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 (Benthicore is one).

When Benthicore attacks:

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

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 (Benthicore is one).

When Benthicore 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
  7. Gisa's Favorite Shovel — makes an opponent sacrifice a creature

199 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 (Benthicore is one).

  1. Tide of War — When Benthicore 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 (Benthicore is one).

  1. Slash, Reptile Rampager — When a Merfolk or Wizard enters thanks to Benthicore, Slash, Reptile Rampager deals 2 damage
  2. Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior — When Benthicore enters, Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior puts a counter on itself
  3. The Neutrinos — When a Merfolk or Wizard enters thanks to Benthicore, The Neutrinos gets +1/+0
  4. Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry — When a Merfolk or Wizard enters thanks to Benthicore, Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry grants flying, haste and menace
  5. Aetherstorm Roc — When a Merfolk or Wizard enters thanks to Benthicore, Aetherstorm Roc puts a counter on a permanent you control
  6. Raphael, Most Attitude — When a Merfolk or Wizard enters thanks to Benthicore, Raphael, Most Attitude exiles a card from your library

336 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 (Benthicore is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When a Merfolk or Wizard enters thanks to Benthicore, 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.