Nested Ghoul

Nested Ghoul

Creature — Phyrexian Zombie Warrior

Mana cost: {3}{B}{B}

How we read this card

Whenever a source deals damage to this creature, create a 2/2 black Phyrexian Zombie creature token.

triggered — makes a token

Causes: create a Phyrexian creature token, create a Zombie creature token, put a Phyrexian creature token onto the battlefield, put a Zombie creature token onto the battlefield.

Cares about: nothing.

Works well with

a Phyrexian attacks — 495 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Vulpine Harvester — When Nested Ghoul attacks, Vulpine Harvester brings a card back

a nontoken Phyrexian enters the battlefield — 496 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Darksteel Splicer — When Nested Ghoul enters, Darksteel Splicer makes a token

a Phyrexian enters the battlefield — 524 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Essence of Orthodoxy — When a Phyrexian enters thanks to Nested Ghoul, Essence of Orthodoxy puts a counter on a permanent

a Zombie deals combat damage — 657 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Undead Alchemist — When Nested Ghoul deals combat damage, Undead Alchemist mills a card

a Zombie attacks — 657 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Varina, Lich Queen — When Nested Ghoul attacks, Varina, Lich Queen draws you that many cards

a nontoken Zombie enters the battlefield — 661 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Necroduality — When Nested Ghoul enters, Necroduality makes a token

a Zombie enters the battlefield — 795 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

When a Zombie enters thanks to Nested Ghoul:

  1. Noxious Ghoul — shrinks a creature by -1/-1
  2. Geralf, the Fleshwright — puts counters on a permanent
  3. Wayward Servant — makes each opponent lose 1 life
  4. Champion of the Perished — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Mummy Paramount — gets +1/+1
  6. Unconventional Tactics — returns itself from the graveyard
  7. Binding Mummy — taps a creature or artifact

a Warrior attacks — 1,319 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Najeela, the Blade-Blossom — When Nested Ghoul attacks, Najeela, the Blade-Blossom makes a token

a Warrior deals combat damage — 1,319 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Raiders' Spoils — When Nested Ghoul deals combat damage, Raiders' Spoils makes you lose life

a Warrior creature enters the battlefield — 1,401 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Obsidian Battle-Axe — When Nested Ghoul enters, Obsidian Battle-Axe triggers

a Warrior enters the battlefield — 1,403 cards in the game can cause this (Nested Ghoul is one).

When Nested Ghoul enters:

  1. Mardu Woe-Reaper — hits a graveyard
  2. Thrasher Brute — makes each opponent lose 1 life
  3. Decorated Champion — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

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

When a Phyrexian or Zombie enters thanks to Nested Ghoul:

  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 (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Nested Ghoul makes a Phyrexian or Zombie 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 (Nested Ghoul is one).

When a Phyrexian or Zombie enters thanks to Nested Ghoul:

  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 (Nested Ghoul is one).

When Nested Ghoul makes a Phyrexian or Zombie 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 (Nested Ghoul is one).

When Nested Ghoul 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 (Nested Ghoul is one).

When Nested Ghoul 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

200 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 (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Tide of War — When Nested Ghoul 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 (Nested Ghoul is one).

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

348 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 (Nested Ghoul is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When a Phyrexian or Zombie enters thanks to Nested Ghoul, 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.