Emperor Mihail II

Emperor Mihail II

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Noble

Mana cost: {1}{U}{U}

How we read this card

You may look at the top card of your library any time.
You may cast Merfolk spells from the top of your library.

static — play from top

Whenever you cast a Merfolk spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, create a 1/1 blue Merfolk creature token.

triggered — makes a token

What a deck led by this card wants

Causes: cast a Merfolk spell, create a Merfolk creature token, put a Merfolk creature token onto the battlefield.

Cares about: a Merfolk spell is cast.

Works well with

a Merfolk spell is cast — 1 card in the game can cause this (Emperor Mihail II is one).

When a Merfolk is cast thanks to Emperor Mihail II:

  1. Deeproot Waters — makes a token
  2. Merrow Reejerey — taps a permanent

a spell is cast — 155 cards in the game can cause this (Emperor Mihail II is one).

  1. Glaring Fleshraker — When a Merfolk is cast thanks to Emperor Mihail II, Glaring Fleshraker makes a token
  2. The Kingpin of Crime — When a Merfolk is cast thanks to Emperor Mihail II, The Kingpin of Crime drains each opponent
  3. Leader's Talent — When a Merfolk is cast thanks to Emperor Mihail II, Leader's Talent puts a counter on a creature
  4. Elena, Turk Recruit — When Emperor Mihail II is cast, Elena, Turk Recruit puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Nita, Forum Conciliator — When a Merfolk is cast thanks to Emperor Mihail II, Nita, Forum Conciliator puts a counter on a creature
  6. Treasury Thrull — When a Merfolk is cast thanks to Emperor Mihail II, Treasury Thrull drains each opponent
  7. Moira and Teshar — When Emperor Mihail II is cast, Moira and Teshar brings a card back
  8. Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle — When Emperor Mihail II is cast, Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle brings a card back
  9. Life Insurance — When a Merfolk is cast thanks to Emperor Mihail II, Life Insurance drains each opponent
  10. Norin the Wary — When a Merfolk is cast thanks to Emperor Mihail II, Norin the Wary flickers itself

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

a Merfolk deals combat damage — 386 cards in the game can cause this (Emperor Mihail II is one).

  1. Seafloor Oracle — When Emperor Mihail II deals combat damage, Seafloor Oracle draws you 1 card

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

When a Merfolk enters thanks to Emperor Mihail II:

  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

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

  1. Jalira, Master Polymorphist — Emperor Mihail II makes fodder for Jalira, Master Polymorphist
  2. Polymorph — Emperor Mihail II makes fodder for Polymorph
  3. Proteus Staff — Emperor Mihail II makes fodder for Proteus Staff
  4. Synthetic Destiny — Emperor Mihail II makes fodder for Synthetic Destiny
  5. Mass Polymorph — Emperor Mihail II makes fodder for Mass Polymorph

2,715 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 (Emperor Mihail II is one).

When a Merfolk enters thanks to Emperor Mihail II:

  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 (Emperor Mihail II is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Emperor Mihail II makes a Merfolk 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 (Emperor Mihail II is one).

When a Merfolk enters thanks to Emperor Mihail II:

  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 (Emperor Mihail II is one).

When Emperor Mihail II makes a Merfolk 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 (Emperor Mihail II is one).

When Emperor Mihail II 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

124 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 (Emperor Mihail II is one).

When Emperor Mihail II 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. Saw — sacrifices a creature

203 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 (Emperor Mihail II is one).

  1. Tide of War — When Emperor Mihail II 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 (Emperor Mihail II is one).

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

344 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 (Emperor Mihail II is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When a Merfolk enters thanks to Emperor Mihail II, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

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