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Citizen V, Helmut ZemoHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Marvel Super Heroes Commander· June 26, 2026
Carte Magic Citizen V, Helmut Zemo

Citizen V, Helmut Zemo 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

Lifelink Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on each Villain you control.

How it works : Citizen V, Helmut Zemo

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.

All Will Be One
+Exquisite Blood
+Citizen V, Helmut Zemo
#1

All Will Be One + Exquisite Blood + Citizen V, Helmut Zemo

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifeloss
  1. 1Gain life.
  2. 2Citizen V triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it
  3. 3All Will Be One triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  4. 4Exquisite Blood triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Shalai and Hallar
+Citizen V, Helmut Zemo
#2

Shalai and Hallar + Citizen V, Helmut Zemo

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite damageInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggers
  1. 1Give Shalai and Hallar lifelink, if needed.
  2. 2Gain life.
  3. 3Citizen V triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  4. 4Shalai and Hallar triggers, dealing damage to an opponent and causing you to gain life.
  5. 5Repeat from step 3.
All Will Be One
+Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+Citizen V, Helmut Zemo
#3

All Will Be One + Bloodthirsty Conqueror + Citizen V, Helmut Zemo

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite lifegainInfinite lifegain triggersInfinite lifeloss
  1. 1Gain life.
  2. 2Citizen V triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it
  3. 3All Will Be One triggers, dealing 1 damage to an opponent.
  4. 4Bloodthirsty Conqueror triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
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Legal formats

historictimelessgladiatorlegacyvintagecommanderoathbreakerbrawlcompetitivebrawldueltlr
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