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Drowned RusalkaHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 3 min read· Guildpact· February 3, 2006
Carte Magic Drowned Rusalka

Drowned Rusalka 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

{U}, Sacrifice a creature: Discard a card, then draw a card.

How it works : Drowned Rusalka

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    Unlike many similar cards, Drowned Rusalka's ability causes you to discard a card first and then draw a card. If your hand is empty, you will just draw a card.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

The Watcher in the Water
+Drowned Rusalka
+Relic of Legends
#1

The Watcher in the Water + Drowned Rusalka + Relic of Legends

Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite death triggers
  1. 1During an opponent's turn, activate Relic of Legends' second ability by tapping The Watcher, adding {U}.
  2. 2Activate Drowned Rusalka by paying {U} and sacrificing a Tentacle.
  3. 3When the Tentacle dies, The Watcher's second ability triggers, untapping itself.
  4. 4Resolve the Drowned Rusalka trigger, causing you to rummage.
  5. 5The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  6. 6Repeat.
The Locust God
+Drowned Rusalka
+Cryptolith Rite
#2

The Locust God + Drowned Rusalka + Cryptolith Rite

Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Drowned Rusalka by paying {U} and sacrificing another creature, causing you to rummage.
  2. 2The Locust God triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token with flying and haste.
  3. 3Activate the Insect by tapping it, adding {U}.
  4. 4Repeat.
The Locust God
+Drowned Rusalka
+Earthcraft
#3

The Locust God + Drowned Rusalka + Earthcraft

Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate a basic Island by tapping it, adding {U}.
  2. 2Activate Drowned Rusalka by paying {U} and sacrificing another creature, causing you to rummage.
  3. 3The Locust God triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token with flying and haste.
  4. 4Activate Earthcraft by tapping the Insect, untapping the basic Island.
  5. 5Repeat.
The Watcher in the Water
+Drowned Rusalka
+Earthcraft
#4

The Watcher in the Water + Drowned Rusalka + Earthcraft

Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite death triggers
  1. 1During an opponent's turn, activate Earthcraft by tapping The Watcher, untapping a basic Island you control.
  2. 2Activate the Island by tapping it, adding {U}.
  3. 3Activate Drowned Rusalka by paying {U} and sacrificing a Tentacle.
  4. 4When the Tentacle dies, The Watcher's second ability triggers, untapping itself.
  5. 5Resolve the Drowned Rusalka trigger, causing you to rummage.
  6. 6The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
  7. 7Repeat.
The Locust God
+Drowned Rusalka
+Elven Chorus
#5

The Locust God + Drowned Rusalka + Elven Chorus

Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Drowned Rusalka by paying {U} and sacrificing another creature, causing you to rummage.
  2. 2The Locust God triggers, creating a 1/1 Insect creature token with flying and haste.
  3. 3Activate the Insect by tapping it, adding {U}.
  4. 4Repeat.
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