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Biblioplex TomekeeperHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Secrets of Strixhaven· April 24, 2026
Carte Magic Biblioplex Tomekeeper

Biblioplex Tomekeeper 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

When this creature enters, choose up to one — • Target creature becomes prepared. (Only creatures with prepare spells can become prepared.) • Target creature becomes unprepared.

How it works : Biblioplex Tomekeeper

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    The first mode of Biblioplex Tomekeeper's last ability won't have any effect on a creature that has no prepare spell or is already prepared. Similarly, the second mode won't have any effect on a creature that isn't already prepared.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Storm-Kiln Artist
+Biblioplex Tomekeeper
+Skycoach Conductor // All Aboard
#1

Storm-Kiln Artist + Biblioplex Tomekeeper + Skycoach Conductor // All Aboard

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Cast a copy of All Aboard by paying {U}, targeting Biblioplex Tomekeeper.
  2. 2Storm-Kiln Artist triggers, creating a Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve All Aboard, blinking Biblioplex Tomekeeper.
  4. 4When Biblioplex Tomekeeper enters, it triggers, causing Skycoach Conductor to become prepared.
  5. 5Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {U}.
  6. 6Repeat.
Displacer Kitten
+Biblioplex Tomekeeper
+Storm-Kiln Artist
+Emeritus of Conflict // Lightning Bolt
#2

Displacer Kitten + Biblioplex Tomekeeper + Storm-Kiln Artist + Emeritus of Conflict // Lightning Bolt

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite storm countInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Cast a copy of Lightning Bolt from exile by paying {R}.
  2. 2Displacer Kitten and Storm-Kiln Artist trigger.
  3. 3Resolve the Storm-Kiln Artist trigger, creating a Treasure token.
  4. 4Resolve the Displacer Kitten trigger, flickering Biblioplex Tomekeeper.
  5. 5When Biblioplex Tomekeeper enters, it triggers, preparing Emeritus of Conflict.
  6. 6Activate the Treasure token by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {R}
  7. 7Repeat.
Displacer Kitten
+Biblioplex Tomekeeper
+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
+Emeritus of Conflict // Lightning Bolt
#3

Displacer Kitten + Biblioplex Tomekeeper + Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty + Emeritus of Conflict // Lightning Bolt

Infinite storm countInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite magecraft triggers
  1. 1Cast a copy of Lightning Bolt from exile by paying {R}.
  2. 2Displacer Kitten and Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty trigger.
  3. 3Resolve the Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty trigger, adding {R}.
  4. 4Resolve the Displacer Kitten trigger, flickering Biblioplex Tomekeeper.
  5. 5When Biblioplex Tomekeeper enters, it triggers, preparing Emeritus of Conflict.
  6. 6Repeat.
Skycoach Conductor // All Aboard
+Earthcraft
+Biblioplex Tomekeeper
#4

Skycoach Conductor // All Aboard + Earthcraft + Biblioplex Tomekeeper

Infinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate a basic Island by tapping it, adding {U}.
  2. 2Cast a copy of All Aboard by paying {U}, blinking Biblioplex Tomekeeper.
  3. 3When Biblioplex Tomekeeper enters, it triggers, preparing Skycoach Conductor.
  4. 4Activate Earthcraft by tapping Biblioplex Tomekeeper, untapping a basic Island.
  5. 5Repeat.
Biblioplex Tomekeeper
+Hullbreacher
+Naktamun Lorespinner // Wheel of Fortune
+Deadeye Navigator
#5

Biblioplex Tomekeeper + Hullbreacher + Naktamun Lorespinner // Wheel of Fortune + Deadeye Navigator

Infinite rummagingNear-infinite Treasure tokensNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite magecraft triggers
  1. 1Cast a copy of Wheel of Fortune from exile by paying {2}{R}, unpreparing Naktamun Lorespinner.
  2. 2Resolve the copy of Wheel of Fortune, causing each player to discard their hand, drawing seven cards, and creating seven Treasure tokens for each opponent due to Hullbreacher.
  3. 3Activate Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding mana.
  4. 4Activate Deadeye Navigator by paying that mana, flickering Biblioplex Tomekeeper and pairing with it again as it enters.
  5. 5When Biblioplex Tomekeeper enters, it triggers, preparing Naktamun Lorespinner.
  6. 6Repeat.
Grave Researcher // Reanimate
+Biblioplex Tomekeeper
+Phyrexian Altar
+Angelic Chorus
#6

Grave Researcher // Reanimate + Biblioplex Tomekeeper + Phyrexian Altar + Angelic Chorus

Infinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact ETB
  1. 1Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Biblioplex Tomekeeper, adding {B}.
  2. 2Cast the copy of Reanimate from exile by paying {B}, returning Biblioplex Tomekeeper from your graveyard to the battlefield and losing 4 life.
  3. 3When Biblioplex Tomekeeper enters, it and Angelic Chorus trigger.
  4. 4Resolve Biblioplex Tromekeeper's trigger, preparing Grave Researcher.
  5. 5Resolve Angelic Chorus's trigger, gaining 4 life.
  6. 6Repeat.
Grave Researcher // Reanimate
+Biblioplex Tomekeeper
+Kheru Bloodsucker
+Phyrexian Altar
#7

Grave Researcher // Reanimate + Biblioplex Tomekeeper + Kheru Bloodsucker + Phyrexian Altar

Infinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifelossInfinite creature sacrifice triggers
  1. 1Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Biblioplex Tomekeeper, adding {B}.
  2. 2Kheru Bloodsucker triggers, causing each opponent to lose 2 life and you to gain 2 life.
  3. 3Cast the copy of Reanimate from exile by paying {B}, returning Biblioplex Tomekeeper from your graveyard to the battlefield and losing 4 life.
  4. 4When Biblioplex Tomekeeper enters, it triggers, preparing Grave Researcher.
  5. 5Repeat until each opponent with a lower life total than your own has lost the game.
Grave Researcher // Reanimate
+Biblioplex Tomekeeper
+Proper Burial
+Phyrexian Altar
#8

Grave Researcher // Reanimate + Biblioplex Tomekeeper + Proper Burial + Phyrexian Altar

Infinite death triggersInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact ETB
  1. 1Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Biblioplex Tomekeeper, adding {B}.
  2. 2Proper Burial triggers, causing you to gain 4 life.
  3. 3Cast the copy of Reanimate from exile by paying {B}, returning Biblioplex Tomekeeper from your graveyard to the battlefield and losing 4 life.
  4. 4When Biblioplex Tomekeeper enters, it triggers, preparing Grave Researcher.
  5. 5Repeat.
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Legal formats

standardfuturehistorictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacypaupervintagepennycommanderoathbreakerstandardbrawlbrawlcompetitivebrawlalchemypaupercommanderduel
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