Writhing Chrysalis

Writhing Chrysalis

Creature — Eldrazi Drone

Mana cost: {2}{R}{G}

How we read this card

Devoid
When you cast this spell, create two 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature tokens with "Sacrifice this token: Add {C}."

triggered — makes 2 tokens

Reach
Whenever you sacrifice another Eldrazi, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

triggered — puts a counter on it

Causes: create an Eldrazi creature token, create a Spawn creature token, put an Eldrazi creature token onto the battlefield, put a Spawn creature token onto the battlefield, put a counter on anything.

Cares about: an Eldrazi is sacrificed.

Works well with

sacrifice an Eldrazi — 6 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Spawn-Gang Commander — When you sacrifice an Eldrazi to Spawn-Gang Commander, Writhing Chrysalis puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  2. Eldrazi Ravager — When an Eldrazi is sacrificed thanks to Eldrazi Ravager, Writhing Chrysalis puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  3. Deathless Behemoth — When an Eldrazi is sacrificed thanks to Deathless Behemoth, Writhing Chrysalis puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  4. Hand of Emrakul — When an Eldrazi is sacrificed thanks to Hand of Emrakul, Writhing Chrysalis puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

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

cast a spell — 155 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Fires of Invention — When Writhing Chrysalis is cast thanks to Fires of Invention, it makes 2 tokens

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

an Eldrazi creature it makes cheaper to cast — 273 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Eye of Ugin — Eye of Ugin reduces what Writhing Chrysalis costs

272 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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

When Writhing Chrysalis gets a counter:

  1. Hollowmurk Siege — draws you 1 card
  2. Ant-Man, Colony Commander — makes a token
  3. Earth Kingdom General — gains you that much life
  4. Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute — deals that much damage
  5. Generous Patron — draws you 1 card
  6. Shalai and Hallar — deals that much damage
  7. Danny Pink — draws you 1 card
  8. Enduring Scalelord — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  9. Bold Plagiarist — puts counters on a permanent
  10. 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. Birthing Ritual — Writhing Chrysalis makes fodder for Birthing Ritual
  2. Industrial Advancement — Writhing Chrysalis makes fodder for Industrial Advancement
  3. Killer Instinct — Writhing Chrysalis makes fodder for Killer Instinct
  4. Divergent Transformations — Writhing Chrysalis makes fodder for Divergent Transformations
  5. Transmogrify — Writhing Chrysalis makes fodder for Transmogrify

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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

When an Eldrazi or Spawn enters thanks to Writhing Chrysalis:

  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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Writhing Chrysalis makes an Eldrazi or Spawn 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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

When an Eldrazi or Spawn enters thanks to Writhing Chrysalis:

  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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

When Writhing Chrysalis makes an Eldrazi or Spawn 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 gets a counter — 4,415 cards in the game can cause this (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

  1. All Will Be One — When Writhing Chrysalis gets a counter, All Will Be One deals that much damage

8 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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

When Writhing Chrysalis 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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

When Writhing Chrysalis 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
  8. Ultima Weapon — kills a creature an opponent controls

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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

When Writhing Chrysalis blocks:

  1. Mage Hunters' Onslaught — makes a player lose 1 life
  2. Tide of War — sacrifices a creature
  3. Dead-Iron Sledge — kills a creature

27 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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

  1. Scurry Oak — When Writhing Chrysalis enters, Scurry Oak puts a counter on itself
  2. Fathom Mage — When Writhing Chrysalis enters, Fathom Mage puts a counter on itself
  3. Lonis, Genetics Expert — When Writhing Chrysalis enters, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on itself
  4. Slash, Reptile Rampager — When an Eldrazi or Spawn enters thanks to Writhing Chrysalis, Slash, Reptile Rampager deals 2 damage
  5. Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior — When Writhing Chrysalis enters, Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior puts a counter on itself
  6. The Neutrinos — When an Eldrazi or Spawn enters thanks to Writhing Chrysalis, The Neutrinos gets +1/+0
  7. Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry — When an Eldrazi or Spawn enters thanks to Writhing Chrysalis, Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry grants flying, haste and menace
  8. Aetherstorm Roc — When an Eldrazi or Spawn enters thanks to Writhing Chrysalis, Aetherstorm Roc puts a counter on a permanent you control
  9. Raphael, Most Attitude — When an Eldrazi or Spawn enters thanks to Writhing Chrysalis, Raphael, Most Attitude exiles a card from your library

333 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 (Writhing Chrysalis is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When an Eldrazi or Spawn enters thanks to Writhing Chrysalis, 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.