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Bog SerpentHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Planar Chaos· February 2, 2007
Carte Magic Bog Serpent

Bog Serpent 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

This creature can't attack unless defending player controls a Swamp. When you control no Swamps, sacrifice this creature.

How it works : Bog Serpent

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.

Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+Bog Serpent
#1

Jon Irenicus, Shattered One + Bog Serpent

Draw the game
  1. 1At the beginning of your end step, Jon Irenicus triggers, causing an opponent who controls no Swamps to gain control of Bog Serpent.
  2. 2Bog Serpent triggers, causing the opponent to sacrifice it.
  3. 3However, Bog Serpent cannot be sacrificed due to its ability granted by Jon Irenicus.
  4. 4Bog Serpent triggers again, creating a mandatory infinite loop that causes the game to end in a draw.
Bog Serpent
+Assault Suit
#2

Bog Serpent + Assault Suit

Draw the game
  1. 1If necessary, at the beginning of the upkeep of an opponent who controls no Swamps, Assault Suit triggers, causing that player to gain control of Bog Serpent and untap it.
  2. 2Bog Serpent triggers, but cannot be sacrificed due to Assault Suit's ability.
  3. 3Step 2 repeats forever, resulting in a mandatory infinite loop that causes the game to end in a draw.
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Legal formats

modernlegacypaupervintagepennycommanderoathbreakerpaupercommanderduelpredh
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