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Flamecache GeckoHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Bloomburrow· August 2, 2024
Carte Magic Flamecache Gecko

Flamecache Gecko 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, if an opponent lost life this turn, add {B}{R}. {1}{R}, Discard a card: Draw a card.

How it works : Flamecache Gecko

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    Flamecache Gecko’s ability cares whether an opponent lost life this turn, not how their life total changed. For example, an opponent who gained 2 life and lost 1 life in the same turn still lost life.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  2. #2· Wizards of the Coast

    Flamecache Gecko’s first ability isn’t a mana ability. It uses the stack and can be responded to.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Chthonian Nightmare
+Patron of the Arts
+Flamecache Gecko
#1

Chthonian Nightmare + Patron of the Arts + Flamecache Gecko

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying {E}{E}{E}, sacrificing Patron of the Arts and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand.
  2. 2When Patron of the Arts dies, it triggers, creating a Treasure token.
  3. 3Resolve the Chthonian Nightmare ability, returning Flamecache Gecko from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. 4When Flamecache Gecko enters the battlefield, it triggers, adding {B}{R}.
  5. 5Activate the Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {1}.
  6. 6Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying {1}{B}.
  7. 7When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get {E}{E}{E}.
  8. 8Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying {E}{E}{E}, sacrificing Flamecache Gecko and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand, returning Patron of the Arts from your graveyard to the battlefield.
Chthonian Nightmare
+Activated Sleeper
+Flamecache Gecko
#2

Chthonian Nightmare + Activated Sleeper + Flamecache Gecko

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying {1}{B}.
  2. 2When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get {E}{E}{E}.
  3. 3Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying {E}{E}{E}, sacrificing Flamecache Gecko and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand, returning Activated Sleeper from your graveyard to the battlefield as a copy of Flamecache Gecko.
  4. 4When Activated Sleeper enters the battlefield, it triggers, adding {B}{R}.
  5. 5Cast Chthonian Nightmare by paying {1}{B}.
  6. 6When Chthonian Nightmare enters the battlefield, it triggers, causing you to get {E}{E}{E}.
  7. 7Activate Chthonian Nightmare by paying {E}{E}, sacrificing Activated Sleeper and returning Chthonian Nightmare from the battlefield to your hand, returning Flamecache Gecko from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  8. 8When Flamecache Gecko enters the battlefield, it triggers, adding {B}{R}.
Tradewind Rider
+Intruder Alarm
+Flamecache Gecko
#3

Tradewind Rider + Intruder Alarm + Flamecache Gecko

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite storm countInfinite red mana
  1. 1Cast Flamecache Gecko by paying {1}{R}.
  2. 2When Flamecache Gecko enters the battlefield, it and Intruder Alarm trigger.
  3. 3Resolve the Flamecache Gecko trigger, adding {B}{R}.
  4. 4Resolve the Intruder Alarm trigger, untapping all creatures.
  5. 5Activate Tradewind Rider by tapping it, Flamecache Gecko and one other creature you control, returning Flamecache Gecko from the battlefield to your hand.
  6. 6Repeat.
The Jolly Balloon Man
+Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+Midnight Guard
+Flamecache Gecko
#4

The Jolly Balloon Man + Agatha's Soul Cauldron + Midnight Guard + Flamecache Gecko

Infinite black manaInfinite red manaInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETB
  1. 1Activate Midnight Guard using The Jolly Balloon Man's ability by paying {1} and tapping it, creating a token copy of Flamecache Gecko that is a 1/1 Balloon with flying and haste in addition to its other types.
  2. 2When the Flamecache Gecko token enters the battlefield, it and Midnight Guard trigger.
  3. 3Resolve the Flamecache Gecko token's trigger, adding {B}{R}.
  4. 4Resolve the Midnight Guard trigger, untapping it.
  5. 5Repeat.
Enduring Renewal
+Umbral Collar Zealot
+Flamecache Gecko
#5

Enduring Renewal + Umbral Collar Zealot + Flamecache Gecko

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Cast Flamecache Gecko by paying its mana cost.
  2. 2When Flamecache Gecko enters, it triggers, adding {B}{R}.
  3. 3Activate Umbral Collar Zealot by sacrificing Flamecache Gecko.
  4. 4When Flamecache Gecko dies, Enduring Renewal triggers, returning Flamecache Gecko from your graveyard to your hand.
  5. 5Resolve the Umbral Collar Zealot ability, causing you to surveil 1.
  6. 6Repeat.
Enduring Renewal
+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
+Flamecache Gecko
#6

Enduring Renewal + Grimgrin, Corpse-Born + Flamecache Gecko

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggers
  1. 1Cast Flamecache Gecko by paying its mana cost.
  2. 2When Flamecache Gecko enters, it triggers, adding {B}{R}.
  3. 3Activate Grimgrin by sacrificing Flamecache Gecko.
  4. 4When Flamecache Gecko dies, Enduring Renewal triggers, returning Flamecache Gecko from your graveyard to your hand.
  5. 5Resolve the Grimgrin ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on Grimgrin and untapping it.
  6. 6Repeat.
Enduring Renewal
+Bloodflow Connoisseur
+Flamecache Gecko
#7

Enduring Renewal + Bloodflow Connoisseur + Flamecache Gecko

Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggers
  1. 1Cast Flamecache Gecko by paying its mana cost.
  2. 2When Flamecache Gecko enters, it triggers, adding {B}{R}.
  3. 3Activate Bloodflow Connoisseur by sacrificing Flamecache Gecko.
  4. 4When Flamecache Gecko dies, Enduring Renewal triggers, returning Flamecache Gecko from your graveyard to your hand.
  5. 5Resolve the Bloodflow Connoisseur ability, putting a +1/+1 counter on Bloodflow Connoisseur.
  6. 6Repeat.
Enduring Renewal
+Goblin Bombardment
+Flamecache Gecko
#8

Enduring Renewal + Goblin Bombardment + Flamecache Gecko

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damage
  1. 1Cast Flamecache Gecko by paying its mana cost.
  2. 2When Flamecache Gecko enters, it triggers, adding {B}{R}.
  3. 3Activate Goblin Bombardment by sacrificing Flamecache Gecko.
  4. 4When Flamecache Gecko dies, Enduring Renewal triggers, returning Flamecache Gecko from your graveyard to your hand.
  5. 5Resolve the Goblin Bombardment ability, dealing 1 damage to any target.
  6. 6Repeat.
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Legal formats

standardfuturehistorictimelessgladiatorpioneermodernlegacyvintagecommanderoathbreakerstandardbrawlbrawlcompetitivebrawlalchemydueltlr
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