Saruman, the White Hand

Saruman, the White Hand

Legendary Creature — Avatar Wizard

Mana cost: {1}{U}{B}{R}

How we read this card

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, amass Orcs X, where X is that spell's mana value.

triggered — puts that spell's mana value counters on it

Goblins and Orcs you control have ward {2}.

static — grants a keyword

What a deck led by this card wants

Causes: create an Army creature token, create an Orc creature token, put an Army creature token onto the battlefield, put an Orc creature token onto the battlefield, put a counter on an Army creature token, put a counter on an Orc creature token.

Cares about: an artifact is cast, a battle is cast, an enchantment is cast, an instant is cast, a planeswalker is cast, a sorcery is cast, a Goblin it grants abilities to, an Orc it grants abilities to.

Works well with

an Orc gets a counter — 39 cards in the game can cause this (Saruman is one).

  1. The Great Goblin — When a permanent gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, The Great Goblin deals 2 damage

1 other card cares about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast a battle — 100 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Madame Web, Clairvoyant — When a Spider is cast thanks to Madame Web, Clairvoyant, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  2. The Key to the Vault — When The Key to the Vault is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  3. Jace, Architect of Thought — When Jace, Architect of Thought is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  4. Invasion of Regatha // Disciples of the Inferno — When Invasion of Regatha // Disciples of the Inferno is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  5. Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer — When an artifact is cast thanks to Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  6. Capricious Hellraiser — When an artifact is cast thanks to Capricious Hellraiser, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  7. Null Summoner — When an artifact is cast thanks to Null Summoner, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  8. Author of Shadows — When an artifact is cast thanks to Author of Shadows, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  9. Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders — When Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  10. Tinybones, the Pickpocket — When an artifact is cast thanks to Tinybones, the Pickpocket, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army

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

cast a planeswalker — 361 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Jaya, Venerated Firemage — When Jaya, Venerated Firemage is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  2. Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator — When Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  3. Kaito, Dancing Shadow — When Kaito, Dancing Shadow is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  4. Jaya, Fiery Negotiator — When Jaya, Fiery Negotiator is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  5. Jeska, Thrice Reborn — When Jeska, Thrice Reborn is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  6. Ral, Crackling Wit — When Ral, Crackling Wit is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  7. Saheeli, Sublime Artificer — When Saheeli, Sublime Artificer is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  8. Professor Onyx — When Professor Onyx is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  9. Chandra, Hope's Beacon — When an instant is cast thanks to Chandra, Hope's Beacon, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  10. Ral, Storm Conduit — When Ral, Storm Conduit is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army

351 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 (Saruman is one).

  1. Inalla, Archmage Ritualist — When Saruman, the White Hand enters, Inalla, Archmage Ritualist makes a token

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

  1. Diviner's Wand — When Saruman, the White Hand 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 Saruman, the White Hand 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 Saruman, the White Hand an extra creature type

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

a creature gets a counter — 2,691 cards in the game can cause this (Saruman is one).

  1. Scurry Oak — When Scurry Oak gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, it makes a token
  2. Fathom Mage — When Fathom Mage gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, it draws you 1 card
  3. Hollowmurk Siege — When an Orc or Army gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, Hollowmurk Siege draws you 1 card
  4. Ant-Man, Colony Commander — When an Orc or Army gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, Ant-Man, Colony Commander makes a token
  5. Earth Kingdom General — When an Orc or Army gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, Earth Kingdom General gains you that much life
  6. Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute — When an Orc or Army gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute deals that much damage
  7. Shalai and Hallar — When an Orc or Army gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, Shalai and Hallar deals that much damage
  8. Danny Pink — When an Orc or Army gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, Danny Pink draws you 1 card
  9. Enduring Scalelord — When an Orc or Army gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, Enduring Scalelord puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  10. Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order — When an Orc or Army gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order draws you 1 card

33 other cards care about 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 — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Jalira, Master Polymorphist
  2. Kethek, Crucible Goliath — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Kethek, Crucible Goliath
  3. Polymorph — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Polymorph
  4. Industrial Advancement — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Industrial Advancement
  5. Proteus Staff — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Proteus Staff
  6. Synthetic Destiny — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Synthetic Destiny
  7. Divergent Transformations — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Divergent Transformations
  8. Mass Polymorph — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Mass Polymorph
  9. Transmogrify — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Transmogrify
  10. Chaos Mutation — Saruman, the White Hand makes fodder for Chaos Mutation

2,710 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 (Saruman is one).

When an Orc or Army enters thanks to Saruman, the White Hand:

  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 (Saruman is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Saruman, the White Hand makes an Orc or Army 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.

cast an enchantment — 3,673 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Era of Innovation — When Era of Innovation is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  2. Confusion in the Ranks — When Confusion in the Ranks is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  3. Candlekeep Sage — When Candlekeep Sage is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  4. Storm the Vault // Vault of Catlacan — When Storm the Vault // Vault of Catlacan is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  5. Dragon Wings — When Dragon Wings is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  6. Dire Undercurrents — When Dire Undercurrents is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  7. Tinybones Joins Up — When Tinybones Joins Up is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  8. They Came from the Pipes — When They Came from the Pipes is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  9. Aether Flash — When Aether Flash is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  10. Dragon Tempest — When Dragon Tempest is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army

3,663 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast an artifact — 3,683 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Relic Amulet — When Relic Amulet is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  2. Chimeric Egg — When Chimeric Egg is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  3. Tome of Legends — When Tome of Legends is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  4. Sword of Wealth and Power — When Sword of Wealth and Power is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  5. Cloudstone Curio — When Cloudstone Curio is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  6. Lux Artillery — When Lux Artillery is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  7. Contested Game Ball — When Contested Game Ball is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  8. Portcullis — When Portcullis is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  9. Angelheart Vial — When Angelheart Vial is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  10. Sun Droplet — When Sun Droplet is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army

3,673 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

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

When an Orc or Army enters thanks to Saruman, the White Hand:

  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 (Saruman is one).

When Saruman, the White Hand makes an Orc or Army 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. Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy — When an instant is cast thanks to Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  2. Myra the Magnificent — When an instant is cast thanks to Myra the Magnificent, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  3. Melek, Izzet Paragon — When an instant is cast thanks to Melek, Izzet Paragon, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  4. Renegade Bull — When an instant is cast thanks to Renegade Bull, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  5. Mission Briefing — When Mission Briefing is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  6. Sorcerous Squall — When Sorcerous Squall is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  7. Finale of Promise — When Finale of Promise is cast, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army
  8. Emet-Selch of the Third Seat — When an instant is cast thanks to Emet-Selch of the Third Seat, Saruman, the White Hand puts that spell's mana value counters on an Orc or Army

3,712 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything gets a counter — 4,415 cards in the game can cause this (Saruman is one).

  1. All Will Be One — When an Orc or Army gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, All Will Be One deals that much damage
  2. Lonis, Genetics Expert — When Lonis, Genetics Expert gets a counter thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, it triggers

7 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 (Saruman is one).

When Saruman, the White Hand 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

137 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 (Saruman is one).

When Saruman, the White Hand 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

223 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 (Saruman is one).

  1. Tide of War — When Saruman, the White Hand blocks, Tide of War sacrifices a creature

34 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 (Saruman is one).

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

438 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 (Saruman is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When an Orc or Army enters thanks to Saruman, the White Hand, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

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