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Iron Lad, Diverging DestinyHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Marvel Super Heroes· June 26, 2026
Carte Magic Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny

Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny 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

Flying, vigilance You may look at the top card of your library any time. {T}: Reveal the top card of your library. If it's an artifact card, draw a card.

How it works : Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

No additional ruling has been published for this card.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Sensei's Divining Top
+Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
+Mind Over Matter
+Etherium Sculptor
#1

Sensei's Divining Top + Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny + Mind Over Matter + Etherium Sculptor

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Iron Lad.
  3. 3Activate Iron Lad by tapping it, revealing Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library and then drawing it.
  4. 4Cast Sensei's Divining Top by paying {0} due to Etherium Sculptor.
  5. 5Repeat
Sensei's Divining Top
+Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
+Mind Over Matter
+Cloud Key
#2

Sensei's Divining Top + Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny + Mind Over Matter + Cloud Key

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Iron Lad.
  3. 3Activate Iron Lad by tapping it, revealing Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library and then drawing it.
  4. 4Cast Sensei's Divining Top by paying {0} due to Cloud Key.
  5. 5Repeat
Sensei's Divining Top
+Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
+Mind Over Matter
+The Immortal Sun
#3

Sensei's Divining Top + Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny + Mind Over Matter + The Immortal Sun

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Iron Lad.
  3. 3Activate Iron Lad by tapping it, revealing Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library and then drawing it.
  4. 4Cast Sensei's Divining Top by paying {0} due to The Immortal Sun.
  5. 5Repeat
Sensei's Divining Top
+Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
+Mind Over Matter
+Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
#4

Sensei's Divining Top + Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny + Mind Over Matter + Shuri, Wakandan Inventor

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Iron Lad.
  3. 3Activate Iron Lad by tapping it, revealing Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library and then drawing it.
  4. 4Cast Sensei's Divining Top by paying {0} due to Shuri.
  5. 5Repeat
Sensei's Divining Top
+Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
+Mind Over Matter
+Foundry Inspector
#5

Sensei's Divining Top + Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny + Mind Over Matter + Foundry Inspector

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Iron Lad.
  3. 3Activate Iron Lad by tapping it, revealing Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library and then drawing it.
  4. 4Cast Sensei's Divining Top by paying {0} due to Foundry Inspector.
  5. 5Repeat
Sensei's Divining Top
+Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
+Mind Over Matter
+Ballad of the Black Flag
#6

Sensei's Divining Top + Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny + Mind Over Matter + Ballad of the Black Flag

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Iron Lad.
  3. 3Activate Iron Lad by tapping it, revealing Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library and then drawing it.
  4. 4Cast Sensei's Divining Top by paying {0} due to Ballad of the Black Flag.
  5. 5Repeat
Sensei's Divining Top
+Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
+Mind Over Matter
+Ugin, the Ineffable
#7

Sensei's Divining Top + Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny + Mind Over Matter + Ugin, the Ineffable

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Iron Lad.
  3. 3Activate Iron Lad by tapping it, revealing Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library and then drawing it.
  4. 4Cast Sensei's Divining Top by paying {0} due to Ugin, the Ineffable.
  5. 5Repeat
Sensei's Divining Top
+Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
+Mind Over Matter
+Lyse Hext
#8

Sensei's Divining Top + Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny + Mind Over Matter + Lyse Hext

Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite storm count
  1. 1Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
  2. 2Activate Mind Over Matter by discarding a card, untapping Iron Lad.
  3. 3Activate Iron Lad by tapping it, revealing Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library and then drawing it.
  4. 4Cast Sensei's Divining Top by paying {0} due to Lyse Hext.
  5. 5Lyse Hext's prowess ability triggers, giving it +1/+1 until end of turn.
  6. 6Repeat
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Legal formats

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