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Greater MossdogHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Ravnica Remastered· January 12, 2024
Carte Magic Greater Mossdog

Greater Mossdog 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

Dredge 3 (If you would draw a card, you may mill three cards instead. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.)

How it works : Greater Mossdog

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    Dredge can replace any card draw, not only the one during your draw step.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  2. #2· Wizards of the Coast

    If an effect puts a card into your hand without specifically using the word "draw," you're not drawing a card. Dredge can't replace this event.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  3. #3· Wizards of the Coast

    One card draw can't be replaced by multiple dredge abilities.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  4. #4· Wizards of the Coast

    You can't attempt to use a dredge ability if you don't have enough cards in your library.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  5. #5· Wizards of the Coast

    Once you've announced that you're applying a card's dredge ability to replace a draw, players can't take any actions until you've put that card into your hand and milled cards.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  6. #6· Wizards of the Coast

    If you're drawing multiple cards, each draw is performed one at a time. For example, if you're instructed to draw two cards and you replace the first draw with a dredge ability, another card with a dredge ability (including one that was milled by the first dredge ability) may be used to replace the second draw.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Benthic Biomancer
+The Wise Mothman
+Greater Mossdog
#1

Benthic Biomancer + The Wise Mothman + Greater Mossdog

Infinite self-mill
  1. 1Attempt to draw card, instead choosing to mill 3 cards and return Greater Mossdog from your graveyard to your hand.
  2. 2If you milled a nonland card, The Wise Mothman triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Benthic Biomancer.
  3. 3Benthic Biomancer triggers, causing you to draw a card and discard Greater Mossdog.
  4. 4Repeat.
Thran Vigil
+Benthic Biomancer
+Greater Mossdog
#2

Thran Vigil + Benthic Biomancer + Greater Mossdog

Infinite self-mill
  1. 1Put a +1/+1 counter on Benthic Biomancer.
  2. 2Benthic Biomancer triggers, causing you to mill three cards and return Greater Mossdog from your graveyard to your hand, and then causing you to discard Greater Mossdog.
  3. 3Thran Vigil triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Benthic Biomancer.
  4. 4Repeat from step 2.
Chains of Mephistopheles
+Dredger's Insight
+Drogskol Reaver
+Greater Mossdog
#3

Chains of Mephistopheles + Dredger's Insight + Drogskol Reaver + Greater Mossdog

Infinite self-millNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite self-discard triggers
  1. 1Attempt to draw a card.
  2. 2The draw will be replaced by Chains of Mephistopheles, instead causing you to discard Greater Mossdog. Then, the draw will be replaced by Greater Mossdog's dredge ability, causing you to mill cards and return Greater Mossdog from your graveyard to your hand.
  3. 3Dredger's Insight's first ability triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
  4. 4Drogskol Reaver triggers, attempting to draw a card.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Chains of Mephistopheles
+Dredger's Insight
+Lich's Mastery
+Greater Mossdog
#4

Chains of Mephistopheles + Dredger's Insight + Lich's Mastery + Greater Mossdog

Infinite self-millNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite self-discard triggers
  1. 1Attempt to draw a card.
  2. 2The draw will be replaced by Chains of Mephistopheles, instead causing you to discard Greater Mossdog. Then, the draw will be replaced by Greater Mossdog's dredge ability, causing you to mill cards and return Greater Mossdog from your graveyard to your hand.
  3. 3Dredger's Insight's first ability triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
  4. 4Lich's Mastery triggers, attempting to draw a card.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Chains of Mephistopheles
+Dredger's Insight
+Greater Mossdog
+Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
#5

Chains of Mephistopheles + Dredger's Insight + Greater Mossdog + Marina Vendrell's Grimoire

Infinite self-millNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite self-discard triggers
  1. 1Attempt to draw a card.
  2. 2The draw will be replaced by Chains of Mephistopheles, instead causing you to discard Greater Mossdog. Then, the draw will be replaced by Greater Mossdog's dredge ability, causing you to mill cards and return Greater Mossdog from your graveyard to your hand.
  3. 3Dredger's Insight's first ability triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
  4. 4Marina Vendrell's Grimoire triggers, attempting to draw a card.
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+New Perspectives
+Greater Mossdog
#6

Rhet-Tomb Mystic + New Perspectives + Greater Mossdog

Infinite self-mill
  1. 1Activate Greater Mossdog's cycling ability by paying {0} and discarding it, causing you to mill a number of cards and return Greater Mossdog from your graveyard to your hand due to its dredge ability.
  2. 2Repeat.
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