Goro-Goro and SatoruHow it works & interactions with other cards

What It Does

Goro-Goro and Satoru has two distinct roles: it acts as a Haste enabler and a payoff for 'dash-style' gameplay. The triggered ability looks for creatures that entered the battlefield during the current turn and dealt combat damage to a player. If that condition is met, you get a 5/5 red Dragon Spirit creature token with flying. Additionally, for one generic and one red mana, you can give your entire current board Haste, ensuring your new threats can attack immediately.

How It Resolves Step by Step

First, you must have one or more creatures enter the battlefield under your control. During the combat phase, if any of those specific creatures deal combat damage to a player, the triggered ability goes on the stack. Note that it only triggers once per player dealt damage, regardless of how many qualifying creatures hit that player. When the ability resolves, you create one 5/5 Dragon Spirit token. If you deal combat damage to two different players in a multiplayer game using qualifying creatures, the ability triggers once for each player, potentially netting you two Dragons.

Common Mistakes

A common mistake involves the timing of the Haste ability. Because the ability says 'Creatures you control gain haste until end of turn,' it only applies to creatures you control at the moment the ability resolves. If you cast a creature after activating the ability, that new creature will not have Haste. Another mistake is assuming the 5/5 Dragon Spirit token can trigger the ability itself the turn it is created; while it did enter this turn, it usually enters during the damage step after combat damage has already been dealt, meaning it missed its chance to attack and trigger the ability for that combat.

When to Play It

Play Goro-Goro and Satoru when you have a board state or hand ready to capitalize on Haste. It is most effective when you can play a creature and immediately swing for damage. It also pairs exceptionally well with 'blink' effects or cards that return to hand, as re-entering the battlefield resets the 'entered this turn' requirement for the Dragon-making trigger.

Interaction examples

Scaling with Numbers

Goro-Goro and SatoruSolemn Simulacrum

If you cast Solemn Simulacrum, it enters the battlefield. You then activate the ability of Goro-Goro and Satoru for {1}{R} to give your creatures Haste. You attack with both. If both deal combat damage to your opponent, Goro-Goro and Satoru's ability triggers because at least one creature (both, in this case) entered this turn and dealt combat damage. You create one 5/5 Dragon Spirit token.

Doubling the Spirits

Goro-Goro and SatoruRoaming Throne

With Roaming Throne on the battlefield naming 'Human' or 'Goblin', Goro-Goro and Satoru's triggered ability will trigger an additional time. If a creature that entered this turn deals combat damage to a player, you will create two 5/5 Dragon Spirit tokens instead of one.

The Token Reward

Goro-Goro and SatoruDragon Spirit

After your Hasty creature deals combat damage, you create a Dragon Spirit token. This token is a 5/5 flyer. While it cannot attack this turn (unless you have an additional combat phase), it provides a massive defensive blocker or a lethal threat for your next turn.