Emcee 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.
Official card text
Whenever another creature enters, you may stand up and say in a deep, booming voice, "Presenting . . . " and that creature's name. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on that creature.
Complete guide
Step into the spotlight with Emcee, a card that rewards your flair for the dramatic. This Human Rogue turns every new arrival on the battlefield into a grand event, literally putting your deck's stars center stage.
Making an Entrance
Emcee features a triggered ability that watches for any other creature entering the battlefield. Unlike many cards, this triggers for both your creatures and those owned by your opponents. When the trigger resolves, you have the option to physically stand up and announce the creature's name in a deep, booming voice. If you complete this performance, the entering creature receives a permanent +1/+1 counter.
The Art of the Announcement
To successfully gain the counter, you must use the creature's actual name. While you can add flavor—like 'The Incredible Solemn Simulacrum'—simply using a nickname like 'Sad Robot' will not satisfy the requirement. If you are physically unable to use a booming voice, the official rulings allow for accommodations, such as signing the name overly dramatically, as long as you maintain the spirit of the card's theatrical intent.
Strategic Considerations
Since Emcee's ability is a 'may' ability, you are never forced to stand up if you don't want to, especially if you don't want to buff an opponent's creature. However, because it places the counter on the entering creature, it is an excellent way to boost your own utility creatures or turn an opponent's small threat into something you might want to target later with specific removal spells.
Interaction examples
Roaming ThroneIf Roaming Throne enters and you choose 'Human', its ability will apply to Emcee. When another creature enters later, Emcee's ability triggers twice. You will need to stand up and announce the name twice to put two +1/+1 counters on that new creature. If you are already standing from the first trigger, you can remain standing for the second.
Solemn SimulacrumWhen Solemn Simulacrum enters the battlefield, two abilities trigger: the Simulacrum's land-search ability and Emcee's theatrical prompt. You can search for your basic land first, then stand up and say 'Presenting... Solemn Simulacrum!' to give it a +1/+1 counter, making your Golem a 3/3.
Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.
How it works : Emcee
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
- #1· Wizards of the Coast
If you control more than one Emcee, each ability triggers separately. You have to announce the creature's entrance each time. Okay, you can just stay standing if you want.
No other card is named in this ruling.
- #2· Wizards of the Coast
Emcee's ability will trigger whenever a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control. You choose whether you announce its arrival or not.
No other card is named in this ruling.
- #3· Wizards of the Coast
You may add in nicknames for the creatures you announce, but you must also get the creature's actual name in there to count. For example, "Gary, the Gray Merchant of Asphodel" is fine, but simply "Gary" wouldn't work.
No other card is named in this ruling.
- #4· Wizards of the Coast
If you are unable to use a deep, booming voice, you are free to make accommodations in the spirit of Emcee. Sign overly dramatically, for example.
No other card is named in this ruling.
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