Elemental Expressionist

Elemental Expressionist

Creature — Orc Wizard

Mana cost: {U/R}{U/R}{U/R}{U/R}

How we read this card

Whenever you cast or copy an instant or sorcery spell, choose target creature you control. Until end of turn, it gains "If this creature would leave the battlefield, exile it instead of putting it anywhere else" and that ability

triggered — grants a keyword

triggered — grants a keyword

When this creature is put into exile, create a 4/4 blue and red Elemental creature token.

Causes: create an Elemental creature token, put an Elemental creature token onto the battlefield.

Cares about: an instant is cast, a sorcery is cast, an instant is copied, a sorcery is copied.

Works well with

copy a sorcery — 83 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Lithoform Engine — When an instant is copied thanks to Lithoform Engine, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  2. Return the Favor — When Return the Favor is copied, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  3. Kitsa, Otterball Elite — When an instant is copied thanks to Kitsa, Otterball Elite, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  4. Summon: G.F. Cerberus — When an instant is copied thanks to Summon: G.F. Cerberus, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  5. Thunderclap Drake — When Thunderclap Drake is copied, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  6. Myra the Magnificent — When an instant is copied thanks to Myra the Magnificent, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  7. Capricious Hellraiser — When an instant is copied thanks to Capricious Hellraiser, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  8. Melek, Izzet Paragon — When an instant is copied thanks to Melek, Izzet Paragon, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  9. Renegade Bull — When an instant is copied thanks to Renegade Bull, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  10. Gandalf the Grey — When an instant is copied thanks to Gandalf the Grey, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword

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

copy an instant — 87 cards in the game can cause this.

When an instant is copied thanks to:

  1. Spellbinder — Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  2. Spellweaver Volute — Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  3. Elite Arcanist — Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  4. Isochron Scepter — Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword

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

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

When an Elemental enters thanks to Elemental Expressionist:

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

exile a creature — 1,003 cards in the game can cause this.

When Elemental Expressionist is exiled thanks to:

  1. The Key to the Vault — it makes a token
  2. Jace, Architect of Thought — it makes a token
  3. Synthetic Destiny — it makes a token
  4. Divergent Transformations — it makes a token
  5. Mass Polymorph — it makes a token
  6. Transmogrify — it makes a token
  7. Chaos Mutation — it makes a token
  8. Hour of Eternity — it makes a token
  9. Search for Survivors — it makes a token
  10. Territorial Bruntar — it makes a token

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

a nontoken Wizard enters the battlefield — 1,243 cards in the game can cause this (Elemental Expressionist is one).

  1. Inalla, Archmage Ritualist — When Elemental Expressionist enters, Inalla, Archmage Ritualist makes a token

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

  1. Diviner's Wand — When Elemental Expressionist enters, Diviner's Wand triggers

a Wizard creature it grants abilities to — 1,269 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Astrologian's Planisphere — Astrologian's Planisphere gives Elemental Expressionist an extra ability

1,268 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Wizard creature it grants types to — 1,269 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Blue Mage's Cane — Blue Mage's Cane gives Elemental Expressionist an extra creature type

1,268 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. Jalira, Master Polymorphist — Elemental Expressionist makes fodder for Jalira, Master Polymorphist
  2. Polymorph — Elemental Expressionist makes fodder for Polymorph
  3. Industrial Advancement — Elemental Expressionist makes fodder for Industrial Advancement
  4. Proteus Staff — Elemental Expressionist makes fodder for Proteus Staff

2,716 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 (Elemental Expressionist is one).

When an Elemental enters thanks to Elemental Expressionist:

  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 (Elemental Expressionist is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Elemental Expressionist makes an Elemental 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 (Elemental Expressionist is one).

When an Elemental enters thanks to Elemental Expressionist:

  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 a token
  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 (Elemental Expressionist is one).

When Elemental Expressionist makes an Elemental 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.

cast a sorcery — 3,720 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Sword of Once and Future — When an instant is cast thanks to Sword of Once and Future, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  2. Glamdring — When an instant is cast thanks to Glamdring, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  3. Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy — When an instant is cast thanks to Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  4. Mission Briefing — When Mission Briefing is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  5. Sorcerous Squall — When Sorcerous Squall is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  6. Finale of Promise — When Finale of Promise is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  7. Bilbo, Thief in the Night — When an instant is cast thanks to Bilbo, Thief in the Night, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  8. Victor Timely, Wily Tycoon — When an instant is cast thanks to Victor Timely, Wily Tycoon, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  9. Scholar of the Lost Trove — When an instant is cast thanks to Scholar of the Lost Trove, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  10. Spectral Arcanist — When an instant is cast thanks to Spectral Arcanist, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword

3,710 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast an instant — 3,931 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Vivi's Persistence — When Vivi's Persistence is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  2. First Day of Class — When First Day of Class is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  3. Wyll's Reversal — When Wyll's Reversal is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  4. Arcbond — When Arcbond is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  5. Theoretical Duplication — When Theoretical Duplication is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  6. Commando Raid — When Commando Raid is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  7. Blind Fury — When Blind Fury is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  8. Pyre Rhymer // Molten Tide — When Pyre Rhymer // Molten Tide is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  9. Picklock Prankster // Free the Fae — When Picklock Prankster // Free the Fae is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword
  10. Frolicking Familiar // Blow Off Steam — When Frolicking Familiar // Blow Off Steam is cast, Elemental Expressionist grants a keyword

3,921 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

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

When Elemental Expressionist 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

123 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 (Elemental Expressionist is one).

When Elemental Expressionist 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. Jolene, Plundering Pugilist — makes a token
  7. Saw — sacrifices a creature
  8. Gisa's Favorite Shovel — makes an opponent sacrifice a creature
  9. Ultima Weapon — kills a creature an opponent controls
  10. Total War — kills a creature

196 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 (Elemental Expressionist is one).

When Elemental Expressionist blocks:

  1. Mage Hunters' Onslaught — makes a player lose 1 life
  2. Carnage Gladiator — makes a player lose 1 life
  3. Barrow-Blade — strips abilities
  4. Heat of Battle — deals 1 damage
  5. Tide of War — sacrifices a creature
  6. Dead-Iron Sledge — kills a creature
  7. Dwindle — kills a creature
  8. Shield of the Righteous — triggers

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

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

When Elemental Expressionist attacks:

  1. Mardu Ascendancy — makes a token
  2. Basri Ket — makes a token
  3. Militia's Pride — makes a token

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

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

345 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 (Elemental Expressionist is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When an Elemental enters thanks to Elemental Expressionist, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

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