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Arcus AcolyteHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Modern Horizons 2· June 18, 2021
Carte Magic Arcus Acolyte

Arcus Acolyte is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Reach, lifelink Outlast {G/W} ({G/W}, {T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Outlast only as a sorcery.) Each other creature you control without a +1/+1 counter on it has outlast {G/W}.

How it works : Arcus Acolyte

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

No additional ruling has been published for this card.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Shalai and Hallar
+Devoted Druid
+Arcus Acolyte
+Kami of Whispered Hopes
#1

Shalai and Hallar + Devoted Druid + Arcus Acolyte + Kami of Whispered Hopes

Infinite damage
  1. 1Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding {G}.
  2. 2Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  3. 3If Devoted Druid has a +1/+1 counter on it, repeat from step 1 until Devoted Druid has no +1/+1 counters.
  4. 4Activate Devoted Druid's outlast ability by paying {G} and tapping it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Devoted Druid.
  5. 5Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 2 damage to an opponent.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
Shalai and Hallar
+Devoted Druid
+Arcus Acolyte
+Hardened Scales
#2

Shalai and Hallar + Devoted Druid + Arcus Acolyte + Hardened Scales

Infinite damage
  1. 1Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding {G}.
  2. 2Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  3. 3If Devoted Druid has a +1/+1 counter on it, repeat from step 1 until Devoted Druid has no +1/+1 counters.
  4. 4Activate Devoted Druid's outlast ability by paying {G} and tapping it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Devoted Druid.
  5. 5Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 2 damage to an opponent.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
Shalai and Hallar
+Devoted Druid
+Arcus Acolyte
+Conclave Mentor
#3

Shalai and Hallar + Devoted Druid + Arcus Acolyte + Conclave Mentor

Infinite damage
  1. 1Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding {G}.
  2. 2Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  3. 3If Devoted Druid has a +1/+1 counter on it, repeat from step 1 until Devoted Druid has no +1/+1 counters.
  4. 4Activate Devoted Druid's outlast ability by paying {G} and tapping it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Devoted Druid.
  5. 5Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 2 damage to an opponent.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
Shalai and Hallar
+Devoted Druid
+Arcus Acolyte
+Branching Evolution
#4

Shalai and Hallar + Devoted Druid + Arcus Acolyte + Branching Evolution

Infinite damage
  1. 1Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding {G}.
  2. 2Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  3. 3If Devoted Druid has a +1/+1 counter on it, repeat from step 1 until Devoted Druid has no +1/+1 counters.
  4. 4Activate Devoted Druid's outlast ability by paying {G} and tapping it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Devoted Druid.
  5. 5Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 2 damage to an opponent.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
Shalai and Hallar
+Devoted Druid
+Arcus Acolyte
+Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
#5

Shalai and Hallar + Devoted Druid + Arcus Acolyte + Ozolith, the Shattered Spire

Infinite damage
  1. 1Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding {G}.
  2. 2Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  3. 3If Devoted Druid has a +1/+1 counter on it, repeat from step 1 until Devoted Druid has no +1/+1 counters.
  4. 4Activate Devoted Druid's outlast ability by paying {G} and tapping it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Devoted Druid.
  5. 5Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 2 damage to an opponent.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
Shalai and Hallar
+Devoted Druid
+Arcus Acolyte
+Benevolent Hydra
#6

Shalai and Hallar + Devoted Druid + Arcus Acolyte + Benevolent Hydra

Infinite damage
  1. 1Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding {G}.
  2. 2Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  3. 3If Devoted Druid has a +1/+1 counter on it, repeat from step 1 until Devoted Druid has no +1/+1 counters.
  4. 4Activate Devoted Druid's outlast ability by paying {G} and tapping it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Devoted Druid.
  5. 5Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 2 damage to an opponent.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
Shalai and Hallar
+Devoted Druid
+Arcus Acolyte
+Primal Vigor
#7

Shalai and Hallar + Devoted Druid + Arcus Acolyte + Primal Vigor

Infinite damage
  1. 1Activate Devoted Druid's first ability by tapping it, adding {G}.
  2. 2Activate Devoted Druid's second ability by putting a -1/-1 counter on it, untapping it.
  3. 3If Devoted Druid has a +1/+1 counter on it, repeat from step 1 until Devoted Druid has no +1/+1 counters.
  4. 4Activate Devoted Druid's outlast ability by paying {G} and tapping it, putting two +1/+1 counters on Devoted Druid.
  5. 5Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing 2 damage to an opponent.
  6. 6Repeat from step 2.
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Legal formats

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