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Callous BloodmageHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Strixhaven: School of Mages· April 23, 2021
Carte Magic Callous Bloodmage

Callous Bloodmage 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 one — • Create a 1/1 black and green Pest creature token with "When this token dies, you gain 1 life." • You draw a card and you lose 1 life. • Exile target player's graveyard.

How it works : Callous Bloodmage

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.

Nim Deathmantle
+Ashnod's Altar
+Callous Bloodmage
#1

Nim Deathmantle + Ashnod's Altar + Callous Bloodmage

Infinite death triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
  1. 1Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Callous Bloodmage, adding {C}{C}.
  2. 2Callous Bloodmage dies, triggering Nim Deathmantle, causing you to pay {4} to return Callous Bloodmage from your graveyard to the battlefield, and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
  3. 3Callous Bloodmage enters the battlefield, creating a 1/1 Pest creature token.
  4. 4Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Pest, adding {C}{C}.
  5. 5When the Pest dies, it triggers, causing you to gain one life.
  6. 6Repeat.

Related cards and tokens

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Legal formats

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