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High Priest of PenanceHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate· June 10, 2022
Carte Magic High Priest of Penance

High Priest of Penance 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

Whenever this creature is dealt damage, you may destroy target nonland permanent.

How it works : High Priest of Penance

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    High Priest of Penance's ability triggers once for each instance of damage dealt to it, not once for each 1 damage. The ability will trigger even if High Priest of Penance is dealt lethal damage.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Ill-Tempered Loner // Howlpack Avenger
+High Priest of Penance
#1

Ill-Tempered Loner // Howlpack Avenger + High Priest of Penance

Destroy all nonland permanents opponents control each turnLock
  1. 1Deal damage to High Priest of Penance.
  2. 2Howlpack Avenger and High Priest of Penance trigger.
  3. 3Resolve the High Priest of Penance trigger, destroying a nonland permanent.
  4. 4Resolve the Howlpack Avenger trigger, dealing that much damage to High Priest of Penance
  5. 5Repeat from step 2.
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Legal formats

pioneermodernlegacyvintagepennycommanderoathbreakerdueltlr
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